SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHGCC
HSBCHKHHGCC belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHGCC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | GCC |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Global Custody Cash |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- GCC 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 BIC HSBCHKHHGCC?
HSBCHKHHGCC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Global Custody Cash, a branch or department of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHGCC, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of HSBCHKHHGCC mean?
HSBC is the institution code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and GCC is the code of the department Global Custody Cash.
Does Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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. All of them are listed on the page of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.