Silicon Valley Bank SWIFT Code: SVBKUS6S

Silicon Valley Bank SWIFT Code: SVBKUS6S

The SWIFT/BIC code for Silicon Valley Bank is SVBKUS6S. SVBK identifies Silicon Valley Bank, US indicates the United States, and 6S is the San Francisco Bay Area location code. This code is used for international wire transfers to SVB accounts.

SVB was the go-to bank for venture-backed startups and technology companies before its collapse in March 2023. After FDIC receivership, First Citizens BancShares acquired SVB's assets. The SWIFT code SVBKUS6S remains active under the First Citizens umbrella for existing SVB accounts.

SVB Wire Transfer Details Post-Acquisition

Following the First Citizens acquisition, SVB's wire infrastructure was preserved. To send an international wire to an SVB account, use the SWIFT code SVBKUS6S along with the recipient's account number. The bank's address is 3003 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054.

SVB historically processed a high volume of cross-border venture capital wires, particularly USD-to-GBP, USD-to-EUR, and USD-to-INR corridors serving tech companies with operations in the UK, Europe, and India.

SVB's Role in Startup and VC Banking

Before its failure, SVB banked nearly half of all US venture-backed technology and life science companies. Its international wire services were tailored to startups — handling multi-currency payroll disbursements, foreign subsidiary funding, and cross-border invoice payments.

SVB offered foreign exchange services in over 30 currencies and maintained correspondent relationships with banks in major tech hubs worldwide. Under First Citizens, many of these capabilities continue, though some products have been restructured.

How Slash fits in

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