SWIFT Code CUCXCATTVAN — CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION, VANCOUVER
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION in VANCOUVER, Canada. Use this code for international wire transfers.
VANCOUVER
CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION · Canada
SWIFT / BIC Code
CUCXCATTVAN
Code Breakdown
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Branch
(CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION BC PAYMENT SERVICES)
City
Country Code
CA
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code CUCXCATTVAN — CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION, VANCOUVER
SWIFT code CUCXCATTVAN is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION in VANCOUVER, 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 CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION for all outward international remittances from VANCOUVER. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code CUCXCATTVAN
The code CUCXCATTVAN follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | CUCX | 4 letters | Identifies CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION as the institution |
| Country Code | CA | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Canada |
| Location Code | TT | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Canada |
| Branch Code | VAN | 3 chars | Identifies the specific VANCOUVER branch |
When to Use SWIFT Code CUCXCATTVAN
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION account in VANCOUVER, share SWIFT code CUCXCATTVAN 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 CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION, VANCOUVER must provide SWIFT code CUCXCATTVAN. 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 CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION in VANCOUVER rely on SWIFT code CUCXCATTVAN for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT CUCXCATTVAN | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION →
How SWIFT Code CUCXCATTVAN Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CUCXCATTVAN and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CUCXCATTVAN
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
CUCXCATTVANuppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for VANCOUVER 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 CUCXCATTVAN directly with CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION's VANCOUVER branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
