SWIFT/BIC code BOFMCAT2XXX
BOFMCAT2XXX belongs to Bank of Montreal, The in Toronto, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFMCAT2XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFMCAT2 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Montreal, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
How 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.
- 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 uses SWIFT code BOFMCAT2XXX?
BOFMCAT2XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of Montreal, The in Toronto, Canada. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Montreal, The.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Montreal, The?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Montreal, The?
Banks often add several percent 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 BOFMCAT2XXX stand for?
BOFM is the bank code of Bank of Montreal, The, CA is the ISO code of Canada, T2 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Montreal, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOFMCAT2XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Is BOFMCAT2 and BOFMCAT2XXX the same code?
Yes. BOFMCAT2 is the 8-character version of BOFMCAT2XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Montreal, The in Toronto.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.