SWIFT/BIC code HSBCCNSHHEF
HSBCCNSHHEF belongs to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in Hefei, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCCNSHHEF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCCNSH |
| Branch code | HEF |
| Bank | HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited |
| Branch | Hbcn Hefei Branch |
| City | Hefei |
| Country | China |
The way the HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC 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.
- HEF 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HSBCCNSHHEF?
HSBCCNSHHEF identifies Hbcn Hefei Branch, part of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in Hefei, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HSBCCNSHHEF with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HSBCCNSHHEF with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in HSBCCNSHHEF stand for?
HSBC is the bank code of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and HEF identifies the department Hbcn Hefei Branch.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use HSBCCNSH instead of HSBCCNSHHEF?
HSBCCNSH points to the head office of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, while HSBCCNSHHEF points to Hbcn Hefei Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HSBCCNSHHEF if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCCNSHHEF, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.