SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCAT2CLR
ICBKCAT2CLR belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada) in Toronto, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCAT2CLR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCAT2 |
| Branch code | CLR |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada) |
| Branch | Rmb Clearing Bank |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T2 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLR 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 branch uses BIC ICBKCAT2CLR?
ICBKCAT2CLR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rmb Clearing Bank, a unit of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada) in Toronto, Canada. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada) 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 specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of ICBKCAT2CLR stand for?
ICBK is the bank code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada), CA is the ISO code of Canada, T2 is the code for the city or region and CLR is the code of the branch Rmb Clearing Bank.
What happens if I enter ICBKCAT2CLR with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ICBKCAT2CLR with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use ICBKCAT2 instead of ICBKCAT2CLR?
ICBKCAT2 points to the head office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada), while ICBKCAT2CLR is Rmb Clearing Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ICBKCAT2CLR if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada) take in Canada?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.