SWIFT/BIC code NOSCUS4HHSS
NOSCUS4HHSS belongs to The Bank of Nova Scotia in Houston,tx, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOSCUS4HHSS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOSCUS4H |
| Branch code | HSS |
| Bank | The Bank of Nova Scotia |
| Branch | — |
| City | Houston,tx |
| Country | United States |
The way the The Bank of Nova Scotia SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- HSS 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
What bank uses BIC NOSCUS4HHSS?
The code NOSCUS4HHSS belongs to The Bank of Nova Scotia, a unit of The Bank of Nova Scotia in Houston,tx, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter NOSCUS4HHSS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOSCUS4HHSS against the details from The Bank of Nova Scotia before sending.
What do the letters in NOSCUS4HHSS mean?
NOSC is the bank code of The Bank of Nova Scotia, US is the ISO code of United States, 4H is the location code and HSS identifies the department The Bank of Nova Scotia.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of Nova Scotia take in United States?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of Nova Scotia?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NOSCUS4HHSS, 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.
Can I use NOSCUS4H instead of NOSCUS4HHSS?
NOSCUS4H is the head office of The Bank of Nova Scotia, while NOSCUS4HHSS is The Bank of Nova Scotia. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NOSCUS4HHSS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.