SWIFT/BIC code BBDAHKHXAVS
BBDAHKHXAVS belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBDAHKHXAVS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBDAHKHX |
| Branch code | AVS |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Fund Services-A and V |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBDA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AVS 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 branch uses BIC BBDAHKHXAVS?
The code BBDAHKHXAVS belongs to Fund Services-A and V, a branch or department of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BBDAHKHX instead of BBDAHKHXAVS?
BBDAHKHX is the head office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, while BBDAHKHXAVS is Fund Services-A and V. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BBDAHKHXAVS.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBDAHKHXAVS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Hong Kong SAR China. All of them are listed on the page of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.