SWIFT/BIC code HKSCHKHHXXX
HKSCHKHHXXX belongs to Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HKSCHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HKSCHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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 HKSCHKHHXXX?
HKSCHKHHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited does not need a specific branch.
Is HKSCHKHH and HKSCHKHHXXX the same code?
Yes. HKSCHKHH is the 8-character version of HKSCHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited in Hong Kong.
How long does it take to send money to Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in HKSCHKHHXXX mean?
HKSC is the bank code of Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HKSCHKHHXXX, 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.
Has Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.