SWIFT/BIC code QUERCA21XXX

QUERCA21XXX belongs to Questrade Inc. in Toronto, Canada.

QUERCA21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeQUERCA21XXX
8-character codeQUERCA21
Branch codeXXX
BankQuestrade Inc.
BranchHead office
CityToronto
CountryCanada

How the Questrade Inc. SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

QUER Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CA Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 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 QUERCA21XXX?

QUERCA21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Questrade Inc. in Toronto, Canada. It is the code to use when a payment to Questrade Inc. does not need a specific branch.

Are QUERCA21 and QUERCA21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. QUERCA21 is the 8-character version of QUERCA21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Questrade Inc. in Toronto.

How long does a transfer to Questrade Inc. take?

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 Questrade Inc.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code QUERCA21XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in QUERCA21XXX mean?

QUER is the institution code of Questrade Inc., CA stands for Canada, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Questrade Inc.?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Canadian Dollar with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.