SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHGD2
HSBCHKHHGD2 belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHGD2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | GD2 |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Global Direct 2 |
| 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.
- GD2 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 code HSBCHKHHGD2?
The code HSBCHKHHGD2 belongs to Global Direct 2, a unit 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 do the letters in HSBCHKHHGD2 mean?
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 location code and GD2 identifies the branch Global Direct 2.
What is the best 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.
How long does it take to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use HSBCHKHH instead of HSBCHKHHGD2?
HSBCHKHH points to the head office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCHKHHGD2 is Global Direct 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCHKHHGD2.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHGD2, the account number or IBAN 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.