SWIFT Code WAMUUS31 — WASHINGTON MUTUAL, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS,NY

About SWIFT Code WAMUUS31 — WASHINGTON MUTUAL, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS,NY

SWIFT code WAMUUS31 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for WASHINGTON MUTUAL in SPRINGFIELD GARDENS,NY, 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 MUTUAL for all outward international remittances from SPRINGFIELD GARDENS,NY. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code WAMUUS31

The code WAMUUS31 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code WAMUUS31

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your WASHINGTON MUTUAL account in SPRINGFIELD GARDENS,NY, share SWIFT code WAMUUS31 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 MUTUAL, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS,NY must provide SWIFT code WAMUUS31. 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 MUTUAL in SPRINGFIELD GARDENS,NY rely on SWIFT code WAMUUS31 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 MUTUAL →

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

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

How SWIFT Code WAMUUS31 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code WAMUUS31 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 MUTUAL.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: WASHINGTON MUTUAL receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code WAMUUS31

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter WAMUUS31 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SPRINGFIELD GARDENS,NY 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 WAMUUS31 directly with WASHINGTON MUTUAL's SPRINGFIELD GARDENS,NY branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.