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
UBSWCATTVAN UBS BANK (CANADA) VANCOUVER
UNSRCA81 UNION SECURITIES LTD. VANCOUVER
UOVBCA8V UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED VANCOUVER BRANCH VANCOUVER
VLMOCAM1 CMA LEDUC VALEURS MOBILIERES INC. MONTREAL
WBASCAM1 THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS CANADA INC TORONTO
WRCICA81 HSBC CAPITAL (CANADA) INC VANCOUVER
XALBCA61 ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE CALGARY
XMOOCAM1 MONTREAL EXCHANGE THE / BOURSE DE MONTREAL MONTREAL
XMOOCAM1ODP MONTREAL EXCHANGE THE / BOURSE DE MONTREAL MONTREAL
XTFECAT1 TORONTO FUTURES EXCHANGE TORONTO
XTOECAT1 TORONTO OPTIONS EXCHANGE TORONTO
XTSECAT1 TSX INC. TORONTO

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