SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHPVP
HSBCHKHHPVP belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHPVP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | PVP |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Pvp Department |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way 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.
- PVP 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 is behind SWIFT code HSBCHKHHPVP?
HSBCHKHHPVP identifies Pvp Department, 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 account is held at this specific branch.
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, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use HSBCHKHH instead of HSBCHKHHPVP?
HSBCHKHH is the main office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCHKHHPVP points to Pvp Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCHKHHPVP.
What happens if I use HSBCHKHHPVP incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HSBCHKHHPVP with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHPVP, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 23 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong SAR China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.