SWIFT / BIC
SWIFT/BIC code of Canadian Payments Association
CPAACA22 · Canada
- BIC, 8 characters
- CPAACA22
- BIC, 11 characters
- CPAACA22XXX
- Country
- Canada
- Address
- Tower II 350 Albert Street Constitution Square Ottawa Ottawa K1R 1A4 Canada
Source: ISO 9362 BIC registry, head-office codes only, no branch codes. Check the code with the bank before sending a large transfer.
How CPAACA22 is built
| Positions | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 4 | CPAA Bank code |
| 5–6 | 2 | CA Country |
| 7–8 | 2 | 22 Location |
| 9–11 | 3 | XXX Branch · XXX or omitted = head office |
Other codes of Canadian Payments Association
Other SWIFT codes in Canada
How to use CPAACA22 for a transfer
Give the sender two things: the BIC CPAACA22 (or CPAACA22XXX if the form asks for 11 characters) and your account number at Canadian Payments Association. In Canada the account number is the local one shown on the statement. Check both on your bank statement before sending a large amount: a wrong code delays the transfer or sends it back with fees.
The BIC (Business Identifier Code), commonly called SWIFT code, identifies a bank or institution in international payments. It has 8 or 11 characters: 4 letters for the institution, 2 for the country, 2 for the location, and an optional 3 for the branch. XXX, or no branch code at all, means the head office.
Questions
What is the SWIFT code of Canadian Payments Association?
The SWIFT/BIC code of Canadian Payments Association is CPAACA22. In the 11-character form it is CPAACA22XXX, where XXX stands for the head office.
Is CPAACA22 a SWIFT code or a BIC?
Both: BIC is the ISO 9362 name of the code, SWIFT the network that assigns it. CPAACA22 is the same code under either name.
Do I also need the IBAN to receive money at Canadian Payments Association?
Canada does not use the IBAN: give the BIC together with the local account number as shown on the statement.
Can I receive international transfers with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro, US dollar and pound accounts each come with their own coordinates, including the BIC where applicable, and receive SWIFT and local transfers.
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