SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHGCA
HSBCHKHHGCA belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHGCA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | GCA |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Global Custody Asia Pacific |
| 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.
- GCA 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 is behind SWIFT code HSBCHKHHGCA?
The code HSBCHKHHGCA belongs to Global Custody Asia Pacific, a unit of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 23 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong SAR China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
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.
Can I use HSBCHKHH instead of HSBCHKHHGCA?
HSBCHKHH points to the head office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCHKHHGCA is Global Custody Asia Pacific. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCHKHHGCA.
How long does it take to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHGCA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.