SWIFT Code WAFDUS66 — WASHINGTON FEDERAL, SEATTLE,WA

About SWIFT Code WAFDUS66 — WASHINGTON FEDERAL, SEATTLE,WA

SWIFT code WAFDUS66 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for WASHINGTON FEDERAL 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 WASHINGTON FEDERAL 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 WAFDUS66

The code WAFDUS66 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code WAFDUS66

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your WASHINGTON FEDERAL account in SEATTLE,WA, share SWIFT code WAFDUS66 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 WASHINGTON FEDERAL, SEATTLE,WA must provide SWIFT code WAFDUS66. 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 WASHINGTON FEDERAL in SEATTLE,WA rely on SWIFT code WAFDUS66 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 WASHINGTON FEDERAL →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for WASHINGTON FEDERAL →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for WASHINGTON FEDERAL →

How SWIFT Code WAFDUS66 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code WAFDUS66 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 WASHINGTON FEDERAL.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: WASHINGTON FEDERAL receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code WAFDUS66

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter WAFDUS66 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 WAFDUS66 directly with WASHINGTON FEDERAL's SEATTLE,WA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.