SWIFT/BIC code CTZNCA8VXXX
CTZNCA8VXXX belongs to Vancity Community Investment Bank in Vancouver, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTZNCA8VXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTZNCA8V |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Vancity Community Investment Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vancouver |
| Country | Canada |
How the Vancity Community Investment Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CTZN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 8V 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 BIC CTZNCA8VXXX?
The code CTZNCA8VXXX belongs to the headquarters of Vancity Community Investment Bank in Vancouver, Canada. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Vancity Community Investment Bank.
What do the letters in CTZNCA8VXXX mean?
CTZN is the bank code of Vancity Community Investment Bank, CA is the ISO code of Canada, 8V is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Vancity Community Investment Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTZNCA8VXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Is CTZNCA8V and CTZNCA8VXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CTZNCA8V is the short version of CTZNCA8VXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Vancity Community Investment Bank in Vancouver.
How long does a transfer to Vancity Community Investment Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter CTZNCA8VXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CTZNCA8VXXX against the details from Vancity Community Investment Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.