SWIFT/BIC code BOFMCAT2CLS
BOFMCAT2CLS belongs to Bank of Montreal, The in Toronto, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFMCAT2CLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFMCAT2 |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Bank of Montreal, The |
| Branch | Cls Payments Only |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Bank of Montreal, The SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T2 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS 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 branch uses SWIFT code BOFMCAT2CLS?
BOFMCAT2CLS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cls Payments Only, part of Bank of Montreal, The in Toronto, Canada. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Montreal, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFMCAT2CLS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Montreal, The take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Montreal, The?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Canadian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFMCAT2CLS stand for?
BOFM is the bank code of Bank of Montreal, The, CA is the ISO code of Canada, T2 is the location code and CLS identifies the branch Cls Payments Only.
Does Bank of Montreal, The have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Montreal, The in Canada, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.