SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHCLS
HSBCHKHHCLS belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Cls Department |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The 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.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS 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 BIC HSBCHKHHCLS?
The code HSBCHKHHCLS belongs to Cls Department, a unit 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 happens if I use HSBCHKHHCLS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HSBCHKHHCLS against the details from Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The before sending.
Does Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 23 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong SAR China. All of them are listed on the page of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The.
What do the letters in HSBCHKHHCLS stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and CLS is the code of the branch Cls Department.
Can I use HSBCHKHH instead of HSBCHKHHCLS?
HSBCHKHH points to the head office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCHKHHCLS points to Cls Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCHKHHCLS.
How long does it take to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.