SWIFT/BIC code NOSCUS3103B
NOSCUS3103B belongs to Bank of Nova Scotia in Boston,ma, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOSCUS3103B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOSCUS31 |
| Branch code | 03B |
| Bank | Bank of Nova Scotia |
| Branch | — |
| City | Boston,ma |
| Country | United States |
The way 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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 03B 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 BIC NOSCUS3103B?
NOSCUS3103B identifies Bank of Nova Scotia, a branch or department of Bank of Nova Scotia in Boston,ma, United States. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Nova Scotia?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Nova Scotia?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NOSCUS3103B, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Nova Scotia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of NOSCUS3103B mean?
NOSC is the institution code of Bank of Nova Scotia, US is the ISO code of United States, 31 is the code for the city or region and 03B is the code of the branch Bank of Nova Scotia.
Can I use NOSCUS31 instead of NOSCUS3103B?
NOSCUS31 points to the main office of Bank of Nova Scotia, while NOSCUS3103B is Bank of Nova Scotia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NOSCUS3103B if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.