SWIFT Code COWAUS61 — THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A, SEATTLE,WA

About SWIFT Code COWAUS61 — THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A, SEATTLE,WA

SWIFT code COWAUS61 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A in SEATTLE,WA, United States. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A for all outward international remittances from SEATTLE,WA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code COWAUS61

The code COWAUS61 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code COWAUS61

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A account in SEATTLE,WA, share SWIFT code COWAUS61 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A, SEATTLE,WA must provide SWIFT code COWAUS61. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A in SEATTLE,WA rely on SWIFT code COWAUS61 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A →

How SWIFT Code COWAUS61 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code COWAUS61 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code COWAUS61

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter COWAUS61 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SEATTLE,WA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United States.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm COWAUS61 directly with THE COMMERCE BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A's SEATTLE,WA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.