SWIFT Code HASEBSN1 — HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD., NASSAU

About SWIFT Code HASEBSN1 — HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD., NASSAU

SWIFT code HASEBSN1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD. in NASSAU, Bahamas. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD. for all outward international remittances from NASSAU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HASEBSN1

The code HASEBSN1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code HASEBSN1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD. account in NASSAU, share SWIFT code HASEBSN1 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD., NASSAU must provide SWIFT code HASEBSN1. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD. in NASSAU rely on SWIFT code HASEBSN1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD. →

How SWIFT Code HASEBSN1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HASEBSN1 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HASEBSN1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HASEBSN1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for NASSAU only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Bahamas.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm HASEBSN1 directly with HANG SENG BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD.'s NASSAU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.