SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHAVS
HSBCHKHHAVS belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHAVS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | AVS |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Fund Services - A and V Department |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC 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.
- AVS 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 HSBCHKHHAVS?
HSBCHKHHAVS identifies Fund Services - A and V Department, a branch or department of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHAVS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter HSBCHKHHAVS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HSBCHKHHAVS with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in HSBCHKHHAVS stand for?
HSBC is the bank code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and AVS identifies the department Fund Services - A and V Department.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar 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.