SWIFT/BIC code MSHKHKHXFXO
MSHKHKHXFXO belongs to Morgan Stanley Asia Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MSHKHKHXFXO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MSHKHKHX |
| Branch code | FXO |
| Bank | Morgan Stanley Asia Limited |
| Branch | Foreign Exchange Operations |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Morgan Stanley Asia Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MSHK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FXO 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MSHKHKHXFXO?
The code MSHKHKHXFXO belongs to Foreign Exchange Operations, part of Morgan Stanley Asia Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Morgan Stanley Asia Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MSHKHKHXFXO, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Morgan Stanley Asia Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in MSHKHKHXFXO stand for?
MSHK is the institution code of Morgan Stanley Asia Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HX is the code for the city or region and FXO is the code of the branch Foreign Exchange Operations.
What happens if I use MSHKHKHXFXO incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MSHKHKHXFXO against the details from Morgan Stanley Asia Limited before you confirm.
Can I use MSHKHKHX instead of MSHKHKHXFXO?
MSHKHKHX is the head office of Morgan Stanley Asia Limited, while MSHKHKHXFXO points to Foreign Exchange Operations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MSHKHKHXFXO if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.