SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHSEC
HSBCHKHHSEC belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHHSEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHH |
| Branch code | SEC |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Securities Department |
| 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.
- SEC 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 BIC HSBCHKHHSEC?
HSBCHKHHSEC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Department, a branch or department 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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHHSEC, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The got 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The.
Can I use HSBCHKHH instead of HSBCHKHHSEC?
HSBCHKHH is the head office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCHKHHSEC points to Securities Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCHKHHSEC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.