SWIFT/BIC code BTFEHKHHRFA
BTFEHKHHRFA belongs to The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BTFEHKHHRFA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BTFEHKHH |
| Branch code | RFA |
| Bank | The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. |
| Branch | Regional Services-Me |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- RFA 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 BTFEHKHHRFA?
BTFEHKHHRFA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Regional Services-Me, a branch or department of The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. 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 BTFEHKHH instead of BTFEHKHHRFA?
BTFEHKHH points to the head office of The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD., while BTFEHKHHRFA points to Regional Services-Me. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BTFEHKHHRFA if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BTFEHKHHRFA with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BTFEHKHHRFA against the details from The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. before you confirm.
Does The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. in Hong Kong SAR China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BTFEHKHHRFA 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 RFA identifies the department Regional Services-Me.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.