SWIFT/BIC code HSBCSGSGGWS
HSBCSGSGGWS belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCSGSGGWS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCSGSG |
| Branch code | GWS |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Global Wealth Solution |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
How 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.
- 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HSBCSGSGGWS?
HSBCSGSGGWS identifies Global Wealth Solution, a branch or department of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, Singapore. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HSBCSGSG instead of HSBCSGSGGWS?
HSBCSGSG points to the main office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, while HSBCSGSGGWS is Global Wealth Solution. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCSGSGGWS.
Has The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore. All of them are listed on the page of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
What do the letters in HSBCSGSGGWS mean?
HSBC is the bank code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, SG is the location code and GWS identifies the department Global Wealth Solution.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCSGSGGWS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Singapore uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.