SWIFT/BIC code METCCAT102H
METCCAT102H belongs to HSBC Trust Company (Canada) in Halifax, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | METCCAT102H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | METCCAT1 |
| Branch code | 02H |
| Bank | HSBC Trust Company (Canada) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | Canada |
How the HSBC Trust Company (Canada) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- METC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 02H 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 METCCAT102H?
METCCAT102H is the SWIFT/BIC code of HSBC Trust Company (Canada), part of HSBC Trust Company (Canada) in Halifax, Canada. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of METCCAT102H mean?
METC is the bank code of HSBC Trust Company (Canada), CA is the ISO code of Canada, T1 is the code for the city or region and 02H is the code of the department HSBC Trust Company (Canada).
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Trust Company (Canada)?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Trust Company (Canada)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code METCCAT102H, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Trust Company (Canada) in Canada?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Canadian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use METCCAT1 instead of METCCAT102H?
METCCAT1 is the main office of HSBC Trust Company (Canada), while METCCAT102H is HSBC Trust Company (Canada). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use METCCAT102H if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.