SWIFT/BIC code HQQCCAMMXXX
HQQCCAMMXXX belongs to Hydro-Quebec in Montreal, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HQQCCAMMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HQQCCAMM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hydro-Quebec |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Montreal |
| Country | Canada |
How the Hydro-Quebec SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HQQC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM 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 SWIFT code HQQCCAMMXXX?
HQQCCAMMXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Hydro-Quebec in Montreal, Canada. Use it when a payment to Hydro-Quebec does not need a specific branch.
Does Hydro-Quebec use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HQQCCAMMXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Hydro-Quebec in Canada, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Hydro-Quebec in Canada?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Canadian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Hydro-Quebec take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Hydro-Quebec?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HQQCCAMMXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of HQQCCAMMXXX mean?
HQQC is the institution code of Hydro-Quebec, CA is the ISO code of Canada, MM is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.