SWIFT/BIC code FCBKCA8V909
FCBKCA8V909 belongs to First Commercial Bank in Toronto, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCBKCA8V909 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCBKCA8V |
| Branch code | 909 |
| Bank | First Commercial Bank |
| Branch | Toronto Branch |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
The way the First Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCBK 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.
- 909 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
What bank uses BIC FCBKCA8V909?
FCBKCA8V909 identifies Toronto Branch, part of First Commercial Bank in Toronto, Canada. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at First Commercial Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FCBKCA8V909, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to First Commercial Bank take in Canada?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to First Commercial Bank in Canada?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Canadian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in FCBKCA8V909 mean?
FCBK is the institution code of First Commercial Bank, CA stands for Canada, 8V is the code for the city or region and 909 identifies the branch Toronto Branch.
Can I use FCBKCA8V instead of FCBKCA8V909?
FCBKCA8V is the head office of First Commercial Bank, while FCBKCA8V909 is Toronto Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention FCBKCA8V909.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.