SWIFT/BIC code BTFEHKHHKHI
BTFEHKHHKHI belongs to The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BTFEHKHHKHI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BTFEHKHH |
| Branch code | KHI |
| Bank | The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. |
| Branch | Fund Services |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BTFE 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.
- KHI 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 BIC BTFEHKHHKHI?
BTFEHKHHKHI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fund Services, part of The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of BTFEHKHHKHI stand for?
BTFE is the institution code of The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD., HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and KHI is the code of the department Fund Services.
What happens if I use BTFEHKHHKHI incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BTFEHKHHKHI against the details from The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BTFEHKHHKHI, 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.
Can I use BTFEHKHH instead of BTFEHKHHKHI?
BTFEHKHH is the main office of The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD., while BTFEHKHHKHI is Fund Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BTFEHKHHKHI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.