SWIFT Code GSLTCAT1 — GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC., TORONTO

About SWIFT Code GSLTCAT1 — GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC., TORONTO

SWIFT code GSLTCAT1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC. in TORONTO, 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 GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC. for all outward international remittances from TORONTO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GSLTCAT1

The code GSLTCAT1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GSLTCAT1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC. account in TORONTO, share SWIFT code GSLTCAT1 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 GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC., TORONTO must provide SWIFT code GSLTCAT1. 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 GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC. in TORONTO rely on SWIFT code GSLTCAT1 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 GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC. →

How SWIFT Code GSLTCAT1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GSLTCAT1 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 GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GSLTCAT1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GSLTCAT1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for TORONTO 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 GSLTCAT1 directly with GOLDMAN SACHS CANADA INC.'s TORONTO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.