SWIFT/BIC code ICBCCATTVAN
ICBCCATTVAN belongs to Mega International Commercial Bank (Canada) in Vancouver, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBCCATTVAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBCCATT |
| Branch code | VAN |
| Bank | Mega International Commercial Bank (Canada) |
| Branch | Vancouver Branch |
| City | Vancouver |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Mega International Commercial Bank (Canada) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TT Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- VAN 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 SWIFT code ICBCCATTVAN?
ICBCCATTVAN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vancouver Branch, a unit of Mega International Commercial Bank (Canada) in Vancouver, Canada. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ICBCCATT instead of ICBCCATTVAN?
ICBCCATT points to the main office of Mega International Commercial Bank (Canada), while ICBCCATTVAN is Vancouver Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ICBCCATTVAN if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Mega International Commercial Bank (Canada) take in Canada?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in ICBCCATTVAN mean?
ICBC is the bank code of Mega International Commercial Bank (Canada), CA is the ISO code of Canada, TT is the code for the city or region and VAN is the code of the department Vancouver Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Mega International Commercial Bank (Canada)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBCCATTVAN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Mega International Commercial Bank (Canada)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Canadian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.