SWIFT/BIC code HQPFCAM1XXX

HQPFCAM1XXX belongs to Hydro-Quebec Pension Fund in Montreal, Canada.

HQPFCAM1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHQPFCAM1XXX
8-character codeHQPFCAM1
Branch codeXXX
BankHydro-Quebec Pension Fund
BranchHead office
CityMontreal
CountryCanada

The way the Hydro-Quebec Pension Fund SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HQPF Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CA Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 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 HQPFCAM1XXX?

HQPFCAM1XXX identifies the main office of Hydro-Quebec Pension Fund in Montreal, Canada. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Hydro-Quebec Pension Fund.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Hydro-Quebec Pension Fund in Canada?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Canadian Dollar with transfer services before you send.

Is HQPFCAM1 and HQPFCAM1XXX the same code?

Yes. HQPFCAM1 is the short version of HQPFCAM1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Hydro-Quebec Pension Fund in Montreal.

What happens if I enter HQPFCAM1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HQPFCAM1XXX against the details from Hydro-Quebec Pension Fund before you confirm.

Does Hydro-Quebec Pension Fund have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – HQPFCAM1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Hydro-Quebec Pension Fund in Canada, so there is no branch code to choose.

What do I need to send money to an account at Hydro-Quebec Pension Fund?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HQPFCAM1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.