SWIFT/BIC code HKSCHKHHTRE
HKSCHKHHTRE belongs to Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HKSCHKHHTRE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HKSCHKHH |
| Branch code | TRE |
| Bank | Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited |
| Branch | Treasury Settlement |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HKSC 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.
- TRE 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 uses SWIFT code HKSCHKHHTRE?
HKSCHKHHTRE identifies Treasury Settlement, part of Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HKSCHKHHTRE, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited in Hong Kong SAR China. All of them are listed on the page of Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited.
Can I use HKSCHKHH instead of HKSCHKHHTRE?
HKSCHKHH is the main office of Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited, while HKSCHKHHTRE points to Treasury Settlement. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HKSCHKHHTRE if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.