ITGCCAT1XXX ITG CANADA CORP, 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 ITG CANADA CORP Main Branch is ITGCCAT1XXX.
The first 4 characters ITGC signify the bank code for ITG CANADA CORP. The next 2 characters CA indicate country. Next 2 characters T1 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.
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