SWIFT Code HBSSUS61 — HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH, SAN FRANCISCO,CA

About SWIFT Code HBSSUS61 — HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH, SAN FRANCISCO,CA

SWIFT code HBSSUS61 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH in SAN FRANCISCO,CA, United States. 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 HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH for all outward international remittances from SAN FRANCISCO,CA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HBSSUS61

The code HBSSUS61 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code HBSSUS61

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH account in SAN FRANCISCO,CA, share SWIFT code HBSSUS61 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 HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH, SAN FRANCISCO,CA must provide SWIFT code HBSSUS61. 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 HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH in SAN FRANCISCO,CA rely on SWIFT code HBSSUS61 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 HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH →

How SWIFT Code HBSSUS61 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HBSSUS61 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 HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HBSSUS61

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HBSSUS61 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SAN FRANCISCO,CA 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 United States.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm HBSSUS61 directly with HARRIS BRETALL SULLIVAN AND SMITH's SAN FRANCISCO,CA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.