SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHLAS
HSBCHKHHLAS belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHLAS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | LAS |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Loan Agency Syndicated Finance Department |
| 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.
- LAS 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 SWIFT code HSBCHKHHLAS?
The code HSBCHKHHLAS belongs to Loan Agency Syndicated Finance Department, 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 happens if I enter HSBCHKHHLAS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HSBCHKHHLAS against the details from Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use HSBCHKHH instead of HSBCHKHHLAS?
HSBCHKHH points to the head office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCHKHHLAS is Loan Agency Syndicated Finance Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HSBCHKHHLAS if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HSBCHKHHLAS 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 code for the city or region and LAS is the code of the branch Loan Agency Syndicated Finance Department.
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 HSBCHKHHLAS, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.