SWIFT/BIC code NOSCUS3106P
NOSCUS3106P belongs to Bank of Nova Scotia in Portland,or, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOSCUS3106P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOSCUS31 |
| Branch code | 06P |
| Bank | Bank of Nova Scotia |
| Branch | Portland Branch |
| City | Portland,or |
| 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.
- 06P 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 code NOSCUS3106P?
NOSCUS3106P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Portland Branch, a unit of Bank of Nova Scotia in Portland,or, United States. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Nova Scotia take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of NOSCUS3106P stand for?
NOSC is the institution code of Bank of Nova Scotia, US stands for United States, 31 is the location code and 06P identifies the department Portland Branch.
Can I use NOSCUS31 instead of NOSCUS3106P?
NOSCUS31 is the main office of Bank of Nova Scotia, while NOSCUS3106P points to Portland Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NOSCUS3106P if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Nova Scotia?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NOSCUS3106P, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Nova Scotia?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.