SWIFT/BIC code NOSCUS4HHSM
NOSCUS4HHSM belongs to The Bank of Nova Scotia in Houston,tx, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOSCUS4HHSM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOSCUS4H |
| Branch code | HSM |
| Bank | The Bank of Nova Scotia |
| Branch | — |
| City | Houston,tx |
| Country | United States |
How the The Bank of Nova Scotia SWIFT/BIC works
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).
- 4H Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- HSM 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 SWIFT code NOSCUS4HHSM?
NOSCUS4HHSM identifies The Bank of Nova Scotia, a branch or department of The Bank of Nova Scotia in Houston,tx, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NOSCUS4H instead of NOSCUS4HHSM?
NOSCUS4H points to the main office of The Bank of Nova Scotia, while NOSCUS4HHSM points to The Bank of Nova Scotia. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NOSCUS4HHSM if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use NOSCUS4HHSM incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NOSCUS4HHSM against the details from The Bank of Nova Scotia before you confirm.
Has The Bank of Nova Scotia got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Bank of Nova Scotia in United States, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to The Bank of Nova Scotia?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in NOSCUS4HHSM stand for?
NOSC is the institution code of The Bank of Nova Scotia, US stands for United States, 4H is the code for the city or region and HSM is the code of the department The Bank of Nova Scotia.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.