SWIFT/BIC code BBDAHKHXXXX
BBDAHKHXXXX belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBDAHKHXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBDAHKHX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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 is behind SWIFT code BBDAHKHXXXX?
BBDAHKHXXXX identifies the head office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
What is the best way to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are BBDAHKHX and BBDAHKHXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BBDAHKHX is the short version of BBDAHKHXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Hong Kong.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBDAHKHXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BBDAHKHXXXX stand for?
BBDA is the institution code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.