SWIFT/BIC code NOSCCATTHFX
NOSCCATTHFX belongs to Bank of Nova Scotia in Halifax, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOSCCATTHFX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOSCCATT |
| Branch code | HFX |
| Bank | Bank of Nova Scotia |
| Branch | — |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | Canada |
How the Bank of Nova Scotia SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NOSC 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.
- HFX 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 is behind BIC NOSCCATTHFX?
The code NOSCCATTHFX belongs to Bank of Nova Scotia, a branch or department of Bank of Nova Scotia in Halifax, Canada. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of NOSCCATTHFX stand for?
NOSC is the bank code of Bank of Nova Scotia, CA is the ISO code of Canada, TT is the location code and HFX is the code of the department Bank of Nova Scotia.
Can I use NOSCCATT instead of NOSCCATTHFX?
NOSCCATT is the main office of Bank of Nova Scotia, while NOSCCATTHFX points to Bank of Nova Scotia. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NOSCCATTHFX.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Nova Scotia take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Nova Scotia?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NOSCCATTHFX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Has Bank of Nova Scotia got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 26 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Nova Scotia in Canada. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Nova Scotia.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.