SWIFT/BIC code NOSCHK31XXX
NOSCHK31XXX belongs to The Bank of Nova Scotia in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOSCHK31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOSCHK31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Bank of Nova Scotia |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the The Bank of Nova Scotia SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NOSC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 NOSCHK31XXX?
The code NOSCHK31XXX belongs to the head office of The Bank of Nova Scotia in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to The Bank of Nova Scotia does not need a specific branch.
Are NOSCHK31 and NOSCHK31XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. NOSCHK31 is the short version of NOSCHK31XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach The Bank of Nova Scotia in Hong Kong.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of Nova Scotia take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of NOSCHK31XXX mean?
NOSC is the bank code of The Bank of Nova Scotia, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, 31 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The Bank of Nova Scotia?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NOSCHK31XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does The Bank of Nova Scotia use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, NOSCHK31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for The Bank of Nova Scotia in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.