SWIFT/BIC code HSBCCNSHSPT
HSBCCNSHSPT belongs to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCCNSHSPT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCCNSH |
| Branch code | SPT |
| Bank | HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited |
| Branch | Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Sbr |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- SPT 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HSBCCNSHSPT?
The code HSBCCNSHSPT belongs to Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Sbr, part of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 35 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HSBCCNSH instead of HSBCCNSHSPT?
HSBCCNSH is the main office of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, while HSBCCNSHSPT points to Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Sbr. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCCNSHSPT.
What does each part of HSBCCNSHSPT 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 SPT is the code of the branch Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Sbr.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.