SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHTGWS
HSBCHKHTGWS belongs to HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCHKHTGWS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCHKHT |
| Branch code | GWS |
| Bank | HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) LTD. |
| Branch | Global Wealth Solutions |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) 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).
- HT 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 bank uses BIC HSBCHKHTGWS?
The code HSBCHKHTGWS belongs to Global Wealth Solutions, part of HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HSBCHKHTGWS mean?
HSBC is the bank code of HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) LTD., HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HT is the code for the city or region and GWS is the code of the branch Global Wealth Solutions.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) LTD. in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter HSBCHKHTGWS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HSBCHKHTGWS against the details from HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) LTD. before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCHKHTGWS, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.