SWIFT/BIC code BOSHHKHHXXX
BOSHHKHHXXX belongs to Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOSHHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOSHHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOSH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BOSHHKHHXXX?
The code BOSHHKHHXXX belongs to the head office of Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOSHHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BOSHHKHHXXX stand for?
BOSH is the bank code of Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Is BOSHHKHH and BOSHHKHHXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BOSHHKHH is the 8-character version of BOSHHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong in Hong Kong.
Does Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BOSHHKHHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) LTD. Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.