SWIFT/BIC code NOSCCATTTFS
NOSCCATTTFS belongs to Bank of Nova Scotia in Toronto, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOSCCATTTFS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOSCCATT |
| Branch code | TFS |
| Bank | Bank of Nova Scotia |
| Branch | Term Funding and Securitization |
| City | Toronto |
| 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.
- TFS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NOSCCATTTFS?
NOSCCATTTFS identifies Term Funding and Securitization, a unit of Bank of Nova Scotia in Toronto, Canada. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Nova Scotia?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Bank of Nova Scotia got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 26 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Nova Scotia in Canada. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Nova Scotia?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NOSCCATTTFS, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use NOSCCATT instead of NOSCCATTTFS?
NOSCCATT points to the head office of Bank of Nova Scotia, while NOSCCATTTFS points to Term Funding and Securitization. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NOSCCATTTFS if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NOSCCATTTFS mean?
NOSC is the institution code of Bank of Nova Scotia, CA is the ISO code of Canada, TT is the code for the city or region and TFS is the code of the branch Term Funding and Securitization.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.