SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHHKH
HSBCHKHHHKH belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHHKH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | HKH |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | All Hk Offices and Head Office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How 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.
- HKH 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 uses BIC HSBCHKHHHKH?
HSBCHKHHHKH identifies All Hk Offices and Head Office, 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?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HSBCHKHHHKH stand for?
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 HKH is the code of the branch All Hk Offices and Head Office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHHKH, the IBAN or local account number 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 it take to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use HSBCHKHH instead of HSBCHKHHHKH?
HSBCHKHH points to the main office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCHKHHHKH is All Hk Offices and Head Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HSBCHKHHHKH if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.