SWIFT/BIC code PFSICAT1XXX
PFSICAT1XXX belongs to Penson Financial Services Canada in Toronto, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PFSICAT1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PFSICAT1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Penson Financial Services Canada |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
The way the Penson Financial Services Canada SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PFSI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT code PFSICAT1XXX?
The code PFSICAT1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Penson Financial Services Canada in Toronto, Canada. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Penson Financial Services Canada.
What happens if I enter PFSICAT1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PFSICAT1XXX against the details from Penson Financial Services Canada before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Penson Financial Services Canada take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Penson Financial Services Canada use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PFSICAT1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Penson Financial Services Canada in Canada, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are PFSICAT1 and PFSICAT1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PFSICAT1 is the short version of PFSICAT1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Penson Financial Services Canada in Toronto.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Penson Financial Services Canada?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PFSICAT1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.