SWIFT/BIC code BCVMCA81XXX
BCVMCA81XXX belongs to British Columbia Investment Management Corporation in Victoria, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCVMCA81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCVMCA81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British Columbia Investment Management Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Victoria |
| Country | Canada |
The way the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCVM 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 uses BIC BCVMCA81XXX?
BCVMCA81XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of British Columbia Investment Management Corporation in Victoria, Canada. It is the code to use when a payment to British Columbia Investment Management Corporation does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to British Columbia Investment Management Corporation in Canada?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are BCVMCA81 and BCVMCA81XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BCVMCA81 is the short version of BCVMCA81XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to British Columbia Investment Management Corporation in Victoria.
What do the letters in BCVMCA81XXX mean?
BCVM is the institution code of British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, CA is the ISO code of Canada, 81 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at British Columbia Investment Management Corporation?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCVMCA81XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use BCVMCA81XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCVMCA81XXX against the details from British Columbia Investment Management Corporation before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.