SWIFT Code SWIRCA8V — SIERRA WIRELESS INC., RICHMOND

About SWIFT Code SWIRCA8V — SIERRA WIRELESS INC., RICHMOND

SWIFT code SWIRCA8V is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SIERRA WIRELESS INC. in RICHMOND, 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 SIERRA WIRELESS INC. for all outward international remittances from RICHMOND. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SWIRCA8V

The code SWIRCA8V follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SWIRCA8V

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SIERRA WIRELESS INC. account in RICHMOND, share SWIFT code SWIRCA8V 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 SIERRA WIRELESS INC., RICHMOND must provide SWIFT code SWIRCA8V. 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 SIERRA WIRELESS INC. in RICHMOND rely on SWIFT code SWIRCA8V 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 SIERRA WIRELESS INC. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SIERRA WIRELESS INC. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SIERRA WIRELESS INC. →

How SWIFT Code SWIRCA8V Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SWIRCA8V 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 SIERRA WIRELESS INC..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SIERRA WIRELESS INC. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SWIRCA8V

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SWIRCA8V uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for RICHMOND 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 SWIRCA8V directly with SIERRA WIRELESS INC.'s RICHMOND branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.