SWIFT/BIC code BLCSCAM1XXX
BLCSCAM1XXX belongs to Laurentian Bank Securities Inc in Montreal, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLCSCAM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLCSCAM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Laurentian Bank Securities Inc |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Montreal |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Laurentian Bank Securities Inc SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BLCS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 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 institution is behind SWIFT code BLCSCAM1XXX?
BLCSCAM1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Laurentian Bank Securities Inc in Montreal, Canada. It is the code to use when a payment to Laurentian Bank Securities Inc does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of BLCSCAM1XXX mean?
BLCS is the institution code of Laurentian Bank Securities Inc, CA stands for Canada, M1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Laurentian Bank Securities Inc?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BLCSCAM1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Laurentian Bank Securities Inc take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use BLCSCAM1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BLCSCAM1XXX against the details from Laurentian Bank Securities Inc before you confirm.
Is BLCSCAM1 and BLCSCAM1XXX the same code?
Yes. BLCSCAM1 is the short version of BLCSCAM1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Laurentian Bank Securities Inc in Montreal.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.