BOFMCAM3XXX BANK OF MONTREAL, THE, Main Branch Swift BIC Code
A SWIFT code is an 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters code which is also called BIC Code (Bank Identification Code) and is used to identify banks uniquely throughout the world. A SWIFT code is generally used in facilitating international wire transfers. The swift code for BANK OF MONTREAL, THE Main Branch is BOFMCAM3XXX.
The first 4 characters BOFM signify the bank code for BANK OF MONTREAL, THE. The next 2 characters CA indicate country. Next 2 characters M3 indicate location of the bank and the last 3 characters (optional) XXX is branch code for the Main Branch branch. XXX indicates main branch of the bank.
Find the swift code for BANK OF MONTREAL, THE below.
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