SWIFT/BIC code MESICAT1XXX
MESICAT1XXX belongs to Meridian Securities International Inc. in Toronto, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MESICAT1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MESICAT1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Meridian Securities International Inc. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Meridian Securities International Inc. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MESI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T1 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 uses BIC MESICAT1XXX?
MESICAT1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Meridian Securities International Inc. in Toronto, Canada. Use it when a payment to Meridian Securities International Inc. does not need a specific branch.
Are MESICAT1 and MESICAT1XXX the same code?
Yes. MESICAT1 is the short version of MESICAT1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Meridian Securities International Inc. in Toronto.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Meridian Securities International Inc. in Canada?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Meridian Securities International Inc.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MESICAT1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in MESICAT1XXX stand for?
MESI is the bank code of Meridian Securities International Inc., CA stands for Canada, T1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Meridian Securities International Inc. in Canada?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.