SWIFT/BIC code BOFACATTVAN
BOFACATTVAN belongs to Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch in Vancouver, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFACATTVAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFACATT |
| Branch code | VAN |
| Bank | Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch |
| Branch | — |
| City | Vancouver |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TT Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- VAN 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 BOFACATTVAN?
BOFACATTVAN identifies Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch, part of Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch in Vancouver, Canada. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFACATTVAN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch in Canada?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch in Canada?
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.
What do the letters in BOFACATTVAN stand for?
BOFA is the institution code of Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch, CA is the ISO code of Canada, TT is the location code and VAN is the code of the branch Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch.
Can I use BOFACATT instead of BOFACATTVAN?
BOFACATT points to the main office of Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch, while BOFACATTVAN is Bank of America, National Association, Canada Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFACATTVAN if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.