SBOSHKHX — STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH
SBOSHKHX is the SWIFT/BIC code for STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH in CENTRAL, Hong Kong — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SBOSHKHX is the SWIFT/BIC code for STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH in CENTRAL, Hong Kong. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH |
| Country | Hong Kong (HK) |
| Location Code | HX |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SBOSHKHX belong to?
The SWIFT code SBOSHKHX identifies STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH in CENTRAL, Hong Kong. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SBOSHKHX mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SBOSHKHX are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SBOS) represent the bank code for STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH; characters 5-6 (HK) indicate the country code for Hong Kong; characters 7-8 (HX) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SBOSHKHX active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SBOSHKHX is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'HX' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SBOSHKHX instead of SBOSHKHX?
Yes. The 8-character code SBOSHKHX represents the primary headquarters of STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH. The 11-character code SBOSHKHX targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SBOSHKHX (or SBOSHKHXXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SBOSHKHX?
The physical address registered for SBOSHKHX is: FLOOR 68, TWO INTERNATIONAL, FINANCE CENTRE 8 FINANCE STREET, CENTRAL, Hong Kong. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
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).