SWIFT/BIC code SCBLHKHHZSS
SCBLHKHHZSS belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLHKHHZSS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLHKHH |
| Branch code | ZSS |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Securities Division |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBL 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.
- ZSS 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 SCBLHKHHZSS?
SCBLHKHHZSS identifies Securities Division, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use SCBLHKHHZSS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCBLHKHHZSS with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLHKHHZSS, 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 always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SCBLHKHHZSS stand for?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and ZSS identifies the branch Securities Division.
Can I use SCBLHKHH instead of SCBLHKHHZSS?
SCBLHKHH is the head office of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, while SCBLHKHHZSS is Securities Division. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SCBLHKHHZSS 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.