SWIFT/BIC code WRCICA81XXX
WRCICA81XXX belongs to HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc in Vancouver, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WRCICA81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WRCICA81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vancouver |
| Country | Canada |
How the HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WRCI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 81 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BIC WRCICA81XXX?
The code WRCICA81XXX belongs to the headquarters of HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc in Vancouver, Canada. It is the code to use when a payment to HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc in Canada?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Canadian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are WRCICA81 and WRCICA81XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WRCICA81 is the 8-character version of WRCICA81XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc in Vancouver.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WRCICA81XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of WRCICA81XXX stand for?
WRCI is the bank code of HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc, CA is the ISO code of Canada, 81 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WRCICA81XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc in Canada, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.