SWIFT/BIC code MRCUCA21XXX
MRCUCA21XXX belongs to Meridian Credit Union Limited in St Catharines, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MRCUCA21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MRCUCA21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Meridian Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | St Catharines |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Meridian Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MRCU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 MRCUCA21XXX?
The code MRCUCA21XXX belongs to the main office of Meridian Credit Union Limited in St Catharines, Canada. It is the code to use when a payment to Meridian Credit Union Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are MRCUCA21 and MRCUCA21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MRCUCA21 is the 8-character version of MRCUCA21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Meridian Credit Union Limited in St Catharines.
What is the best way to send money to Meridian Credit Union Limited in Canada?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Canadian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Does Meridian Credit Union Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MRCUCA21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Meridian Credit Union Limited in Canada, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Meridian Credit Union Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MRCUCA21XXX, 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 MRCUCA21XXX mean?
MRCU is the institution code of Meridian Credit Union Limited, CA is the ISO code of Canada, 21 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.