SWIFT/BIC code HASECNSHSFZ
HASECNSHSFZ belongs to Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai Waigaoqiao, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HASECNSHSFZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HASECNSH |
| Branch code | SFZ |
| Bank | Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Shanghai Free Trade Zone Branch |
| City | Shanghai Waigaoqiao |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- SFZ 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HASECNSHSFZ?
HASECNSHSFZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shanghai Free Trade Zone Branch, a unit of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai Waigaoqiao, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Can I use HASECNSH instead of HASECNSHSFZ?
HASECNSH points to the head office of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, while HASECNSHSFZ is Shanghai Free Trade Zone Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HASECNSHSFZ if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HASECNSHSFZ stand for?
HASE is the institution code of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and SFZ identifies the department Shanghai Free Trade Zone Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited take in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.