SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHEBD
HSBCHKHHEBD belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHEBD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | EBD |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Commercial e-Banking Hong Kong |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way 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.
- EBD 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 HSBCHKHHEBD?
The code HSBCHKHHEBD belongs to Commercial e-Banking Hong Kong, 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 does each part of HSBCHKHHEBD mean?
HSBC is the bank code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and EBD identifies the branch Commercial e-Banking Hong Kong.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHEBD, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Can I use HSBCHKHH instead of HSBCHKHHEBD?
HSBCHKHH points to the head office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCHKHHEBD is Commercial e-Banking Hong Kong. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCHKHHEBD.
How long does it take to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on 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.