SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHPBD
HSBCHKHHPBD belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHPBD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | PBD |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Private Banking Division |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way 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.
- PBD 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 HSBCHKHHPBD?
HSBCHKHHPBD identifies Private Banking Division, a unit of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
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 HSBCHKHHPBD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. 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 intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in HSBCHKHHPBD mean?
HSBC is the bank code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and PBD is the code of the branch Private Banking Division.
Can I use HSBCHKHH instead of HSBCHKHHPBD?
HSBCHKHH points to the main office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCHKHHPBD points to Private Banking Division. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HSBCHKHHPBD 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.