SBOSHKHXTAD — STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH
SBOSHKHXTAD is the SWIFT/BIC code for STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH in CENTRAL, Hong Kong — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
SBOSHKHXTAD is the SWIFT/BIC code for STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH in CENTRAL, Hong Kong. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: SBOSHKHX
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH |
| Country | Hong Kong (HK) |
| Location Code | HX |
| Branch | (TRANSFER AGENCY HONG KONG) |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SBOSHKHXTAD belong to?
The SWIFT code SBOSHKHXTAD identifies STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH in CENTRAL, Hong Kong. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SBOSHKHXTAD mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SBOSHKHXTAD 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 (TAD) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SBOSHKHXTAD active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SBOSHKHXTAD 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 SBOSHKHXTAD?
Yes. The 8-character code SBOSHKHX represents the primary headquarters of STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HONG KONG BRANCH. The 11-character code SBOSHKHXTAD targets the specific branch 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 SBOSHKHXTAD?
The physical address registered for SBOSHKHXTAD 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).