SWIFT/BIC code HSBCSGSGFEX
HSBCSGSGFEX belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCSGSGFEX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCSGSG |
| Branch code | FEX |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Treasury Settlement Operations |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
The way the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited 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.
- SG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SG Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FEX 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 BIC HSBCSGSGFEX?
HSBCSGSGFEX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Treasury Settlement Operations, a branch or department of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, Singapore. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HSBCSGSGFEX mean?
HSBC is the bank code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, SG stands for Singapore, SG is the location code and FEX is the code of the department Treasury Settlement Operations.
Can I use HSBCSGSG instead of HSBCSGSGFEX?
HSBCSGSG is the head office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, while HSBCSGSGFEX points to Treasury Settlement Operations. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HSBCSGSGFEX if the recipient asks for it.
Does The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter HSBCSGSGFEX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HSBCSGSGFEX against the details from The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCSGSGFEX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore 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.