bank of montreal - Routing Number's List

No. Routing Number Transit Number Branch Address City State
1 00011-001 Montreal (succ. Principale) 119 rue Saint-Jacques Montreal QC
2 00022-001 First Canadian Place P.O. Box 3 Toronto ON
3 00037-001 Portage & Main 201 PORTAGE AVENUE, P.O. Box 844 Winnipeg MB
4 00040-001 First Bank Tower 595 Burrard St., P.O. Box 49500, Bentall Centre Stn. Vancouver BC
5 00056-001 Capital Centre 269 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON
6 00062-001 Hamilton Main Office 50 Bay Street South Hamilton ON
7 00075-001 Haute Ville 1181 Av Turnbull Quebec QC
8 00082-001 - 270 Dundas St. London ON
9 00093-001 Halifax Main Branch 1695 Grafton St, P.O. Box 100 Halifax NS
10 00109-001 Eighth Avenue Place Branch 595 8TH AVENUE, SW, Box 2575, Station M Calgary AB
11 00114-001 Saint John Main Branch 2 King St Saint John NB
12 00120-001 - 1225 Douglas Street Victoria BC
13 00138-001 Main Office 1800 Scarth St Regina SK
14 00149-001 Main Office Edmonton 10185 - 101 Street NW, P.O. Box 220 Edmonton AB
15 00152-001 - 57 Market Street Brantford ON
16 00162-001 - 297 King St. E. Kingston ON
17 00172-001 Peterborough Main Office 130 SIMCOE STREET Peterborough ON
18 00182-001 Windsor Main Office 200 Ouellette Ave., P.O. Box 248 Windsor ON
19 00193-001 - 328 Prince St. Sydney NS
20 00206-001 - 141 Promenade du Portage Suite 101 Gatineau QC

Bank of Montreal Routing Number

A 9-digit number that is used to recognize a Bank of Montreal or a financial institution is known as the Bank of Montreal Routing number. A routing number is also known as the routing transit number. Every financial institution has a unique routing number. This number help to identification of the Bank of Montreal geographical location of the branch

Find your Bank of Montreal routing number

This 9-digit code is used for multiple purposes such as fund transfers, direct deposits, bill payments, and digital checks. When one uses these modes of electronic transactions, then the Bank of Montreal will prompt you the Bank of Montreal routing number. A routing number is also required while filing taxes and receiving rebates.

A bank can have more than one Bank of Montreal routing number. So does Bank of Montreal. Bank mergers and location may result in multiple codes. Before making any electronic transaction, it is always advisable to confirm with Bank of Montreal which number you must use. If your bank account Bank of Montreal routing number is changed, Bank of Montreal will send you notifications prior, so that you stay informed and be watchful.

What Is The Difference Between SWIFT Codes And Routing Numbers?

One may be confused, as both SWIFT codes and routing numbers are used for financial transactions. The SWIFT codes and Bank of Montreal Routing number of Bank of Montreal are used for distinctive purposes. Let’s give you a clear explanation below:

SWIFT codes- These are the codes used during international money transfers only. SWIFT codes are 8 to 11 digit alphanumeric codes that define the important details about the bank, branch, country, and account. SWIFT code is also used by financial institutions in exchanging messages with each other thus it is also known as the largest financial messaging system in the world.

Whereas Bank of Montreal routing number is used for electronic fund transfers that happen in the domestic domain. The Bank of Montreal routing number is the US is also known as the ABA RTN (American Banking Association routing transit number) and in Canada as Bank Code. ABA RTN is managed by the American Bankers Association and Accuity. The Bank of Montreal routing numbers in Canada are controlled and managed by Payments Canada.

The biggest distinction between SWIFT code and routing number is the area of usage. If the payment stays domestic, then the Bank of Montreal routing number would suffice. But if the payment crosses borders, then the SWIFT code will serve the purpose.

Performing international transactions

At times when one may require to conduct international money transfers. There are a lot of factors that one needs to abide by while performing international wire transfers. You must watch out for the exchange rate. A lot of money can be lost if a bad exchange rate is employed. Look out for good third-party money transfer services that can help you with cheaper exchange rates. The Bank of Montreal officials will help you in guiding the best way to transfer money across the borders effortlessly.