SWIFT/BIC code HSBCKYK1XXX
HSBCKYK1XXX belongs to HSBC Bank USA N.a. in Georgetown, Cayman Islands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCKYK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCKYK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank USA N.a. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Georgetown |
| Country | Cayman Islands |
The way the HSBC Bank USA N.a. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HSBCKYK1XXX?
HSBCKYK1XXX identifies the main office of HSBC Bank USA N.a. in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. It is the code to use when a payment to HSBC Bank USA N.a. does not need a specific branch.
Are HSBCKYK1 and HSBCKYK1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HSBCKYK1 is the 8-character version of HSBCKYK1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to HSBC Bank USA N.a. in Georgetown.
Does HSBC Bank USA N.a. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HSBCKYK1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for HSBC Bank USA N.a. in Cayman Islands, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank USA N.a. take in Cayman Islands?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in HSBCKYK1XXX mean?
HSBC is the institution code of HSBC Bank USA N.a., KY is the ISO code of Cayman Islands, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank USA N.a.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Cayman Islands with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.