SWIFT Code CHFXCA8V — CUSTOM HOUSE LTD., VICTORIA

About SWIFT Code CHFXCA8V — CUSTOM HOUSE LTD., VICTORIA

SWIFT code CHFXCA8V is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CUSTOM HOUSE LTD. in VICTORIA, 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 CUSTOM HOUSE LTD. for all outward international remittances from VICTORIA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CHFXCA8V

The code CHFXCA8V follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CHFXCA8V

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CUSTOM HOUSE LTD. account in VICTORIA, share SWIFT code CHFXCA8V 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 CUSTOM HOUSE LTD., VICTORIA must provide SWIFT code CHFXCA8V. 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 CUSTOM HOUSE LTD. in VICTORIA rely on SWIFT code CHFXCA8V for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for CUSTOM HOUSE LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CUSTOM HOUSE LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CUSTOM HOUSE LTD. →

How SWIFT Code CHFXCA8V Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CHFXCA8V 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 CUSTOM HOUSE LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CUSTOM HOUSE LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CHFXCA8V

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CHFXCA8V uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for VICTORIA 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 CHFXCA8V directly with CUSTOM HOUSE LTD.'s VICTORIA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.