SWIFT/BIC code NOSCHKH2XXX
NOSCHKH2XXX belongs to Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOSCHKH2XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOSCHKH2 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
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).
- H2 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code NOSCHKH2XXX?
NOSCHKH2XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD.
Does Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – NOSCHKH2XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Is NOSCHKH2 and NOSCHKH2XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. NOSCHKH2 is the 8-character version of NOSCHKH2XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD in Hong Kong.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NOSCHKH2XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in NOSCHKH2XXX mean?
NOSC is the bank code of Scotiabank (Hong Kong) LTD, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H2 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.