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
ROTRCATTLEN RBC DEXIA INVESTOR SERVICES TORONTO
ROTRCATTMPC RBC DEXIA INVESTOR SERVICES MONTREAL
ROTRCATTTIC RBC DEXIA INVESTOR SERVICES TORONTO
ROTRCATTTSC RBC DEXIA INVESTOR SERVICES TORONTO
ROYCCAT2 THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA TORONTO
ROYCCAT2CIC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA CALGARY
ROYCCAT2CLS ROYAL BANK OF CANADA TORONTO
ROYCCAT2HIC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA HALIFAX
ROYCCAT2MIC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA MONTREAL
ROYCCAT2VFS ROYAL BANK OF CANADA TORONTO
ROYCCAT2VIC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA VANCOUVER
ROYCCAT2WIC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA WINNIPEG
ROYCCAT3IMM ROYAL BANK OF CANADA TORONTO M5J 2J5
RPSICA61 LEEDE FINANCIAL MARKETS INC CALGARY
RTCMCAT1 RT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. TORONTO
SANCCAT1 SANWA BANK CANADA TORONTO
SANCCAT108V SANWA BANK CANADA VANCOUVER
SANECAT1 SS AND C MISSISSAUGA
SAPRCA81 SALMAN PARTNERS INC. VANCOUVER
SAPRCA81TOR SALMAN PARTNERS INC. TORONTO
SAVICAM1 SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT TRUST MONTREAL
SBESCA61 SANDERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD. EDMONTON
SBINCATX STATE BANK OF INDIA TORONTO M5J 2J2
SBINCATXVAN STATE BANK OF INDIA (CANADA) VANCOUVER

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