SWIFT Code HSBCHKHIRFA — HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD., KOWLOON

About SWIFT Code HSBCHKHIRFA — HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD., KOWLOON

SWIFT code HSBCHKHIRFA is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD. in KOWLOON, Hong Kong. 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 HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD. for all outward international remittances from KOWLOON. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HSBCHKHIRFA

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

When to Use SWIFT Code HSBCHKHIRFA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD. account in KOWLOON, share SWIFT code HSBCHKHIRFA 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 HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD., KOWLOON must provide SWIFT code HSBCHKHIRFA. 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 HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD. in KOWLOON rely on SWIFT code HSBCHKHIRFA 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 HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD. →

How SWIFT Code HSBCHKHIRFA Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HSBCHKHIRFA 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 HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HSBCHKHIRFA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HSBCHKHIRFA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KOWLOON 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 Hong Kong.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm HSBCHKHIRFA directly with HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD.'s KOWLOON branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.