SWIFT Code NOSCCATTHFX — BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, HALIFAX

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA in HALIFAX, Canada. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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HALIFAX

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA · Canada

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

NOSCCATTHFX

Code Breakdown

NOSC Bank Code
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CA Country
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TT Location
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HFX Branch

Branch

HALIFAX

City

HALIFAX

Country Code

CA

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code NOSCCATTHFX — BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, HALIFAX

SWIFT code NOSCCATTHFX is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA in HALIFAX, Canada. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA for all outward international remittances from HALIFAX. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code NOSCCATTHFX

The code NOSCCATTHFX follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeNOSC4 lettersIdentifies BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA as the institution
Country CodeCA2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Canada
Location CodeTT2 charsCity/region identifier within Canada
Branch CodeHFX3 charsIdentifies the specific HALIFAX branch
Quick Tip: NOSCCATTHFX is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code NOSCCATTHFX

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA account in HALIFAX, share SWIFT code NOSCCATTHFX with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, HALIFAX must provide SWIFT code NOSCCATTHFX. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA in HALIFAX rely on SWIFT code NOSCCATTHFX for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT NOSCCATTHFX8 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code NOSCCATTHFX in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA →

How SWIFT Code NOSCCATTHFX Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NOSCCATTHFX and account number to their bank.
  2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
  3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NOSCCATTHFX

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NOSCCATTHFX uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for HALIFAX only.
  • Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
  • Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Canada.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm NOSCCATTHFX directly with BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA's HALIFAX branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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