SWIFT/BIC code CSFBHKHXVIS
CSFBHKHXVIS belongs to Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CSFBHKHXVIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CSFBHKHX |
| Branch code | VIS |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CSFB 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.
- VIS 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 CSFBHKHXVIS?
The code CSFBHKHXVIS belongs to Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of CSFBHKHXVIS stand for?
CSFB is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HX is the code for the city or region and VIS identifies the department Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter CSFBHKHXVIS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CSFBHKHXVIS with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CSFBHKHXVIS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 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.