SWIFT/BIC code HSBCNZ2ACLS
HSBCNZ2ACLS belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Auckland, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCNZ2ACLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCNZ2A |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Continuous Link Settelment Department |
| City | Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
The way the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A 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 SWIFT code HSBCNZ2ACLS?
HSBCNZ2ACLS identifies Continuous Link Settelment Department, a unit of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Auckland, New Zealand. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCNZ2ACLS, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. New Zealand is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in New Zealand?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in New Zealand Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in HSBCNZ2ACLS mean?
HSBC is the institution code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, NZ stands for New Zealand, 2A is the location code and CLS is the code of the branch Continuous Link Settelment Department.
Has Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in New Zealand. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.