SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHIGWS
HSBCHKHIGWS belongs to HSBC International Trustee LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHIGWS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHI |
| Branch code | GWS |
| Bank | HSBC International Trustee LTD. |
| Branch | Global Wealth Solutions |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the HSBC International Trustee LTD. 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).
- HI Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GWS 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 HSBCHKHIGWS?
The code HSBCHKHIGWS belongs to Global Wealth Solutions, a unit of HSBC International Trustee LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC International Trustee LTD. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC International Trustee LTD. in Hong Kong SAR China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HSBCHKHIGWS mean?
HSBC is the institution code of HSBC International Trustee LTD., HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HI is the location code and GWS identifies the department Global Wealth Solutions.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC International Trustee LTD.?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use HSBCHKHI instead of HSBCHKHIGWS?
HSBCHKHI is the main office of HSBC International Trustee LTD., while HSBCHKHIGWS is Global Wealth Solutions. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HSBCHKHIGWS if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC International Trustee LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHIGWS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.