SWIFT/BIC code BOFMUS4XXXX
BOFMUS4XXXX belongs to Bank of Montreal in Chicago,il, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFMUS4XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFMUS4X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Montreal |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Chicago,il |
| Country | United States |
How the Bank of Montreal SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 4X 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFMUS4XXXX?
BOFMUS4XXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank of Montreal in Chicago,il, United States. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of Montreal.
Does Bank of Montreal have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BOFMUS4XXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Montreal in United States, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is BOFMUS4X and BOFMUS4XXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BOFMUS4X is the 8-character version of BOFMUS4XXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Bank of Montreal in Chicago,il.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Montreal?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFMUS4XXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BOFMUS4XXXX mean?
BOFM is the institution code of Bank of Montreal, US is the ISO code of United States, 4X is the location code and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Montreal in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.