SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHSBL
HSBCHKHHSBL belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHSBL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | SBL |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Asian Equity Finance |
| 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.
- SBL 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 HSBCHKHHSBL?
HSBCHKHHSBL identifies Asian Equity Finance, a unit 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.
Does Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Can I use HSBCHKHH instead of HSBCHKHHSBL?
HSBCHKHH is the main office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCHKHHSBL points to Asian Equity Finance. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HSBCHKHHSBL if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HSBCHKHHSBL mean?
HSBC is the bank code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and SBL identifies the department Asian Equity Finance.
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 HSBCHKHHSBL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.