SWIFT Code METCCAT106E — HSBC TRUST COMPANY (CANADA), EDMONTON

About SWIFT Code METCCAT106E — HSBC TRUST COMPANY (CANADA), EDMONTON

SWIFT code METCCAT106E is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HSBC TRUST COMPANY (CANADA) in EDMONTON, 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 TRUST COMPANY (CANADA) for all outward international remittances from EDMONTON. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code METCCAT106E

The code METCCAT106E follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code METCCAT106E

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HSBC TRUST COMPANY (CANADA) account in EDMONTON, share SWIFT code METCCAT106E 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 TRUST COMPANY (CANADA), EDMONTON must provide SWIFT code METCCAT106E. 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 TRUST COMPANY (CANADA) in EDMONTON rely on SWIFT code METCCAT106E for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for HSBC TRUST COMPANY (CANADA) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HSBC TRUST COMPANY (CANADA) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HSBC TRUST COMPANY (CANADA) →

How SWIFT Code METCCAT106E Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code METCCAT106E and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to HSBC TRUST COMPANY (CANADA).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HSBC TRUST COMPANY (CANADA) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code METCCAT106E

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter METCCAT106E uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for EDMONTON 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 METCCAT106E directly with HSBC TRUST COMPANY (CANADA)'s EDMONTON branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.