SWIFT/BIC code HSBCCNSHSIA
HSBCCNSHSIA belongs to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in Xiamen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCCNSHSIA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCCNSH |
| Branch code | SIA |
| Bank | HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Xiamen |
| Country | China |
How the HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SIA 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/BIC code HSBCCNSHSIA?
HSBCCNSHSIA identifies HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, a unit of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in Xiamen, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCCNSHSIA, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use HSBCCNSH instead of HSBCCNSHSIA?
HSBCCNSH is the main office of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, while HSBCCNSHSIA points to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HSBCCNSHSIA if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HSBCCNSHSIA stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and SIA is the code of the department HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited.
Has HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 35 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.