SWIFT/BIC code HSBCJPJTCLS
HSBCJPJTCLS belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,the in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCJPJTCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCJPJT |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,the |
| Branch | Cls Division |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,the SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- JP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JT Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC HSBCJPJTCLS?
HSBCJPJTCLS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cls Division, a unit of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,the in Tokyo, Japan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HSBCJPJT instead of HSBCJPJTCLS?
HSBCJPJT points to the head office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,the, while HSBCJPJTCLS is Cls Division. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCJPJTCLS.
Has Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,the got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,the in Japan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HSBCJPJTCLS mean?
HSBC is the bank code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,the, JP stands for Japan, JT is the code for the city or region and CLS identifies the branch Cls Division.
What do I need to send money to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,the?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCJPJTCLS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,the?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Japanese Yen with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.