SWIFT/BIC code SMJCZAJC011
SMJCZAJC011 belongs to HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMJCZAJC011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMJCZAJC |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD |
| Branch | — |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SMJC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JC Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 011 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code SMJCZAJC011?
SMJCZAJC011 identifies HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD, a branch or department of HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD in South Africa, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use SMJCZAJC instead of SMJCZAJC011?
SMJCZAJC points to the head office of HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD, while SMJCZAJC011 is HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SMJCZAJC011.
What happens if I use SMJCZAJC011 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SMJCZAJC011 against the details from HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD before sending.
What does each part of SMJCZAJC011 mean?
SMJC is the institution code of HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD, ZA stands for South Africa, JC is the code for the city or region and 011 is the code of the branch HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SMJCZAJC011, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.