SWIFT Code HKBCCATT — HSBC BANK CANADA, TORONTO
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for HSBC BANK CANADA in TORONTO, Canada. Use this code for international wire transfers.
TORONTO
HSBC BANK CANADA · Canada
SWIFT / BIC Code
HKBCCATT
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
MICR Code
BSR Code
Bank
Branch
TORONTO
City
Country Code
CA
Connection Status
Active
- HKBCCATTCLS (CLS DEPARTMENT)
About SWIFT Code HKBCCATT — HSBC BANK CANADA, TORONTO
SWIFT code HKBCCATT is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HSBC BANK CANADA in TORONTO, Canada. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.
This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by HSBC BANK CANADA for all outward international remittances from TORONTO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code HKBCCATT
The code HKBCCATT follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | HKBC | 4 letters | Identifies HSBC BANK CANADA as the institution |
| Country Code | CA | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Canada |
| Location Code | TT | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Canada |
When to Use SWIFT Code HKBCCATT
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your HSBC BANK CANADA account in TORONTO, share SWIFT code HKBCCATT with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.
NRI Remittances
Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at HSBC BANK CANADA, TORONTO must provide SWIFT code HKBCCATT. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.
Trade Finance and Foreign Payments
Importers and exporters using HSBC BANK CANADA in TORONTO rely on SWIFT code HKBCCATT for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT HKBCCATT | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for HSBC BANK CANADA →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HSBC BANK CANADA →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HSBC BANK CANADA →
How SWIFT Code HKBCCATT Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HKBCCATT and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to HSBC BANK CANADA.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: HSBC BANK CANADA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HKBCCATT
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
HKBCCATTuppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for TORONTO only.
- Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
- Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Canada.
Data Accuracy
BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm HKBCCATT directly with HSBC BANK CANADA's TORONTO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against HSBC BANK CANADA's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
