SWIFT/BIC code SBOSHKHXXXX
SBOSHKHXXXX belongs to State Street Bank and Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBOSHKHXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBOSHKHX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | State Street Bank and Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the State Street Bank and Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBOS 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.
- 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 institution uses SWIFT code SBOSHKHXXXX?
SBOSHKHXXXX identifies the main office of State Street Bank and Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at State Street Bank and Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch.
What is the best way to send money to State Street Bank and Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Street Bank and Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBOSHKHXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in SBOSHKHXXXX stand for?
SBOS is the institution code of State Street Bank and Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to State Street Bank and Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Is SBOSHKHX and SBOSHKHXXXX the same code?
Yes. SBOSHKHX is the short version of SBOSHKHXXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach State Street Bank and Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.