Routing Number Generator For Canada
Instantly generate a valid Routing Number for Canadian bank transfers by entering your bank code and branch code. Our tool ensures your Routing Number is accurate for secure Canadian bank transactions.
Generate a Routing Number For Canada
What is a routing number?
A routing number is a standardized numbering system to uniquely identify a specific bank branch for the purpose of processing international payments accurately and efficiently. It contains a financial institution number as well as a transit number to ensure smooth and error-free cross-border transactions.
What is the format of a routing number in Canada?
A routing number in Canada is 9 digits and its format is...
- Position 1: Always 0
- Positions 2-4: Financial Institution Number
- Positions 5-9: Transit Number
What is special about a routing number in Canada?
Every country's routing number format is different. Canada specifically pads the financial institution number and transit number with a leading 0 to make the routing number compatible with the United States' American Bankers Association (ABA) routing number system in order to streamline cross-border transactions.
When would I need to generate a routing number?
You need to generate a routing number for Canada if...
- You're sending or receiving a cross-border electronic transfer to a Canadian bank account.
- Your bank or payment provider requests a routing number for processing a transaction.
- You want to verify the accuracy of a recipient's bank account before transferring funds.
Where can I learn more about routing numbers in Canada?
See the official Payments Canada's Business guide on Wire payments here.
How can I integrate with your API directly?
Integrating directly with our API is straightforward and entirely open at this time. Here is a snippet of a sample web request you can make:
POST https://api.bankcode.tools/ca-routing-number/
{
"financial_institution_number": "###",
"transit_number": "#####"
"country_code": "CA",
"payment_field": "routing_number"
}