SWIFT/BIC code BEAOCA91XXX
BEAOCA91XXX belongs to Beacon Securities Limited in Halifax, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEAOCA91XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEAOCA91 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Beacon Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Beacon Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BEAO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 91 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/BIC code BEAOCA91XXX?
The code BEAOCA91XXX belongs to the main office of Beacon Securities Limited in Halifax, Canada. It is the code to use when a payment to Beacon Securities Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are BEAOCA91 and BEAOCA91XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BEAOCA91 is the 8-character version of BEAOCA91XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Beacon Securities Limited in Halifax.
What does each part of BEAOCA91XXX mean?
BEAO is the institution code of Beacon Securities Limited, CA is the ISO code of Canada, 91 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Beacon Securities Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEAOCA91XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Beacon Securities Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Beacon Securities Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BEAOCA91XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Beacon Securities Limited in Canada, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.