SWIFT/BIC code APFICA81XXX
APFICA81XXX belongs to Asia Pacific Financial Services Canada Limited in Victoria, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | APFICA81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | APFICA81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Asia Pacific Financial Services Canada Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Victoria |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Asia Pacific Financial Services Canada Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- APFI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 81 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT code APFICA81XXX?
The code APFICA81XXX belongs to the headquarters of Asia Pacific Financial Services Canada Limited in Victoria, Canada. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Asia Pacific Financial Services Canada Limited.
What is the best way to send money to Asia Pacific Financial Services Canada Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Canadian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Asia Pacific Financial Services Canada Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – APFICA81XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Asia Pacific Financial Services Canada Limited in Canada, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Asia Pacific Financial Services Canada Limited in Canada?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter APFICA81XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check APFICA81XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Asia Pacific Financial Services Canada Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code APFICA81XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.