Canadian Bank Validator
Validate any Canadian bank SWIFT/BIC code — ISO 9362 format, registry lookup, and bank identification.
Validate a Canadian Bank →Canada does not use IBAN for international transfers. Canadian banks are identified internationally by their SWIFT/BIC code (ISO 9362). Domestically, Canada uses a 9-digit routing transit number (RTN): a 4-digit financial institution number preceded by a '0', followed by a 5-digit branch transit number. BankValidor validates SWIFT codes and helps identify Canadian banking institutions.
Canadian Bank Identifier Formats
For international transfers to Canada, use the SWIFT/BIC code (8 or 11 characters). For domestic Canadian transfers, use the 9-digit routing transit number (RTN) with format XXXXYYYYY.
How Canadian Bank Validation Works
Enter SWIFT/BIC Code
Type or paste the 8 or 11-character SWIFT/BIC code of the Canadian bank.
Format & Registry Check
We validate the ISO 9362 format, confirm the CA country code, and query the SWIFT global registry.
Instant Result
Get the bank name, city, branch (if applicable), and confidence level — VALID, WARNING, or INVALID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Canada use IBAN?
No. Canada does not use the IBAN system. For international wire transfers to Canada, you need the recipient bank's SWIFT/BIC code, the bank name and address, and the account number. Domestically, Canada uses a 9-digit routing transit number (RTN) for EFT payments through Payments Canada's ACSS system.
What is a Canadian routing transit number?
A Canadian routing transit number (RTN) is a 9-digit code used for domestic electronic funds transfers. It consists of a 4-digit financial institution number (e.g., 0003 for RBC, 0004 for TD) preceded by a leading zero, followed by a 5-digit branch transit number. The format is 0XXXYYYYY.
What are the SWIFT codes for major Canadian banks?
Major Canadian bank SWIFT codes: ROYCCAT2 (Royal Bank of Canada/RBC), TDOMCATT (TD Bank), BOFMCAT2 (Bank of Montreal/BMO), NOSCCATT (Scotiabank), CIBCCATT (CIBC), NWBKCA22 (National Bank). These BICs are used for all international wire transfers into Canada.
What information do I need to send money to Canada?
For an international wire transfer to Canada: the recipient's Canadian bank SWIFT/BIC code, the full bank name and address, the account number (usually 7-12 digits), and optionally the branch transit number. For transfers within Canada (CAD), only the RTN and account number are needed.
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Enter any Canadian bank SWIFT/BIC code and get an instant result with bank name, address, and registry status.
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