SWIFT/BIC code HJCEKRS1XXX
HJCEKRS1XXX belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HJCEKRS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HJCEKRS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
How the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HJCE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HJCEKRS1XXX?
HJCEKRS1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Seoul, South Korea. It is the code to use when a payment to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are HJCEKRS1 and HJCEKRS1XXX the same code?
Yes. HJCEKRS1 is the short version of HJCEKRS1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Seoul.
What happens if I enter HJCEKRS1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HJCEKRS1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in HJCEKRS1XXX stand for?
HJCE is the bank code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, KR is the ISO code of South Korea, S1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HJCEKRS1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Korea uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HJCEKRS1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in South Korea, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.