SWIFT/BIC code BTFEHKHHRTS
BTFEHKHHRTS belongs to The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BTFEHKHHRTS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BTFEHKHH |
| Branch code | RTS |
| Bank | The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. |
| Branch | Retirement Schemes |
| 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.
- RTS 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 uses SWIFT code BTFEHKHHRTS?
The code BTFEHKHHRTS belongs to Retirement Schemes, part of The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BTFEHKHHRTS stand for?
BTFE is the bank code of The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD., HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and RTS is the code of the department Retirement Schemes.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD.?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Can I use BTFEHKHH instead of BTFEHKHHRTS?
BTFEHKHH is the main office of The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD., while BTFEHKHHRTS is Retirement Schemes. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BTFEHKHHRTS.
How long does it take to send money to The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Asia) LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BTFEHKHHRTS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.