SWIFT/BIC code HCBSHKHHXXX
HCBSHKHHXXX belongs to HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HCBSHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HCBSHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HCBS 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.
- XXX 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 BIC HCBSHKHHXXX?
HCBSHKHHXXX identifies the main office of HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited.
Are HCBSHKHH and HCBSHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HCBSHKHH is the 8-character version of HCBSHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited in Hong Kong.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HCBSHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in HCBSHKHHXXX mean?
HCBS is the institution code of HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I use HCBSHKHHXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HCBSHKHHXXX against the details from HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.