HSBCSGSGGWS — THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED
HSBCSGSGGWS is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED in SINGAPORE, Singapore — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
HSBCSGSGGWS is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED in SINGAPORE, Singapore. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: HSBCSGSG
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED |
| Country | Singapore (SG) |
| Location Code | SG |
| Branch | GLOBAL WEALTH SOLUTION |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code HSBCSGSGGWS belong to?
The SWIFT code HSBCSGSGGWS identifies THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED in SINGAPORE, Singapore. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code HSBCSGSGGWS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of HSBCSGSGGWS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HSBC) represent the bank code for THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED; characters 5-6 (SG) indicate the country code for Singapore; characters 7-8 (SG) specify the location code; and the final characters (GWS) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code HSBCSGSGGWS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) HSBCSGSGGWS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SG' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code HSBCSGSG instead of HSBCSGSGGWS?
Yes. The 8-character code HSBCSGSG represents the primary headquarters of THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. The 11-character code HSBCSGSGGWS targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to HSBCSGSG (or HSBCSGSGXXX) will route them to the main head office.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).