SWIFT/BIC code HASECNSHFOS
HASECNSHFOS belongs to Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited in Foshan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HASECNSHFOS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HASECNSH |
| Branch code | FOS |
| Bank | Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Foshan Sub-Branch |
| City | Foshan |
| Country | China |
The way the Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HASE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FOS 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 SWIFT code HASECNSHFOS?
HASECNSHFOS identifies Foshan Sub-Branch, part of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited in Foshan, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HASECNSH instead of HASECNSHFOS?
HASECNSH points to the main office of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, while HASECNSHFOS points to Foshan Sub-Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HASECNSHFOS if the recipient asks for it.
Has Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited.
What happens if I use HASECNSHFOS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HASECNSHFOS against the details from Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited before sending.
How long does a transfer to Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HASECNSHFOS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. 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.