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
CDSLCATTSMD CDS CLEARING AND DEPOSITORY SERVICES INC. TORONTO
CGAACAM1 CIBC GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. MONTREAL
CHASCATT JPMORGAN CHASE BANK TORONTO M5H1J9
CHASCATTCTS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. TORONTO
CHASCATTENQ JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. TORONTO
CHASCATTKEY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. TORONTO
CHDICAT1 COMMISSION DIRECT INC. TORONTO
CHFXCA8V CUSTOM HOUSE LTD. VICTORIA
CHOLCA81 C.M. OLIVER AND COMPANY LIMITED VANCOUVER
CHSLCA61 CHARLTON SECURITIES LIMITED CALGARY
CIBCCATT CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE TORONTO M5G 2M8
CIBCCATTCLS CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE TORONTO
CIBCCATTCWM CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE TORONTO
CICSCAT1 CITIBANK CANADA SECURITIES LTD. TORONTO
CITCCATT CITCO BANK CANADA TORONTO
CITICATT CITIBANK CANADA TORONTO
CITICATT615 CITIBANK CANADA TORONTO
CITICATT617 CITIBANK CANADA TORONTO
CITICATT623 CITIBANK CANADA TORONTO
CITICATTBCH CITIBANK CANADA TORONTO
CITICATTXXX CITIBANK NA Toronto Ontario M5J 2M3
CLENCAT1 TD PD CLEARING TORONTO
CLERCAT1 TD MS CLEARING TORONTO
CLSTCAT1 CLARUS SECURITIES INC TORONTO

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