SWIFT/BIC code NOSCHKHHGFI
NOSCHKHHGFI belongs to Bank of Nova Scotia, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOSCHKHHGFI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOSCHKHH |
| Branch code | GFI |
| Bank | Bank of Nova Scotia, The |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Bank of Nova Scotia, The 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).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GFI 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 SWIFT/BIC code NOSCHKHHGFI?
NOSCHKHHGFI identifies Bank of Nova Scotia, The, part of Bank of Nova Scotia, The in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Nova Scotia, The?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NOSCHKHHGFI stand for?
NOSC is the bank code of Bank of Nova Scotia, The, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and GFI is the code of the branch Bank of Nova Scotia, The.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Nova Scotia, The take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Bank of Nova Scotia, The got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Nova Scotia, The in Hong Kong SAR China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter NOSCHKHHGFI incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NOSCHKHHGFI against the details from Bank of Nova Scotia, The before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.