SWIFT/BIC code EDCOCA21XXX
EDCOCA21XXX belongs to Export Development Canada in Ottawa, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EDCOCA21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EDCOCA21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Export Development Canada |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ottawa |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Export Development Canada SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EDCO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 is behind SWIFT code EDCOCA21XXX?
EDCOCA21XXX identifies the main office of Export Development Canada in Ottawa, Canada. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Export Development Canada.
Does Export Development Canada have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Export Development Canada in Canada. You can see them all on the bank page.
Is EDCOCA21 and EDCOCA21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. EDCOCA21 is the short version of EDCOCA21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Export Development Canada in Ottawa.
How long does it take to send money to Export Development Canada?
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.
What does each part of EDCOCA21XXX stand for?
EDCO is the institution code of Export Development Canada, CA is the ISO code of Canada, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Export Development Canada?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EDCOCA21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.