SWIFT Code XWCECA4W — ICE CLEAR CANADA, WINNIPEG

About SWIFT Code XWCECA4W — ICE CLEAR CANADA, WINNIPEG

SWIFT code XWCECA4W is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ICE CLEAR CANADA in WINNIPEG, 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 ICE CLEAR CANADA for all outward international remittances from WINNIPEG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code XWCECA4W

The code XWCECA4W follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code XWCECA4W

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ICE CLEAR CANADA account in WINNIPEG, share SWIFT code XWCECA4W 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 ICE CLEAR CANADA, WINNIPEG must provide SWIFT code XWCECA4W. 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 ICE CLEAR CANADA in WINNIPEG rely on SWIFT code XWCECA4W 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 ICE CLEAR CANADA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ICE CLEAR CANADA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ICE CLEAR CANADA →

How SWIFT Code XWCECA4W Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code XWCECA4W 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 ICE CLEAR CANADA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ICE CLEAR CANADA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code XWCECA4W

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter XWCECA4W uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for WINNIPEG 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 XWCECA4W directly with ICE CLEAR CANADA's WINNIPEG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.