SWIFT codes in Canada

In order to make international payments to Canada you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do Canada SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for Canada the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - Canada´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in Canada

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in Canada:

SWIFT codes in Canada

SWIFT Code Bank City
NOSCCATTHFX THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA HALIFAX
NOSCCATTMTL BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA B.S.C. MONTREAL
NOSCCATTOTT THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA OTTAWA
NOSCCATTSKN BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA SASKATOON
NOSCCATTTOR BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA TORONTO M5H 1H1
NOSCCATTVCR BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA VANCOUVER
NOSCCATTWPG THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA WINNIPEG
RBAACAT1 RBC ASSET MANAGEMENT TORONTO
RBDSCAT1 RBC DOMINION SECURITIES INC. TORONTO
RBDSCAW1 RBC DOMINION SECURITIES CAPITAL MARKETS TORONTO
RBITCAR1 ROYAL BANK ACTION DIRECT INC. TORONTO
RCAACAT1 RIDGEWOOD CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INC TORONTO
RCCCCAK1 ROBERT CALDWELL CAPITAL CORP. TORONTO
RECCCAT1 RESEARCH CAPITAL CORPORATION TORONTO
RECCCAT1SET RESEARCH CAPITAL CORPORATION TORONTO
RFFUCAT1 MF GLOBAL CANADA CO. TORONTO
RFXCCAM1 REFLEXION CAPITAL INC. MONTREAL
RIGRCAM1 RICHARDSON GREENSHIELDS OF CANADA MONTREAL
RIGRCAM10TT RICHARDSON GREENSHIELDS OF CANADA TORONTO
RJAMCA81 RAYMOND JAMES LTD. VANCOUVER
RJAMCA81TOR RAYMOND JAMES LTD. TORONTO
RJBFCAT1 R.J. BEATTY FINANCIAL CORP. TORONTO
ROTRCATT RBC DEXIA INVESTOR SERVICES TORONTO
ROTRCATTDER RBC DEXIA INVESTOR SERVICES TORONTO

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