THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH SWIFT codes — HSBCKRSEXXX

2 branch codes in South Korea

Branch name

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH

SWIFT/BIC code

HSBCKRSE

Bank name

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH

City

BUSAN

HSBCKRSEXXX
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SWIFT codes of THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH

2 codes across 2 cities

SWIFT CodeBranchCity
HSBCKRSEBSNBUSAN BRANCHBUSAN
HSBCKRSECLSSEOULSEOUL

What is a SWIFT/BIC Code?

A SWIFT code is an 8 to 11-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a bank or financial institution in international transactions. It is assigned by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), a Belgium-based network established in 1973 and used by over 11,000 banks in 200+ countries. BIC (Bank Identifier Code, ISO 9362) is simply the formal name for the same code — every SWIFT code is a BIC, and every BIC used for SWIFT messaging is a SWIFT code.

HSBC

Bank code

4 letters identifying the bank

KR

Country code

2 letters (ISO 3166-1)

SE

Location code

2 characters for city/region

XXX

Branch code

3 characters (XXX = head office)

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FAQs

What is the SWIFT code for THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH?expand_more
The SWIFT code for THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH is HSBCKRSE. In this code, HSBC identifies the institution, KR is the country code for South Korea, and SE is the location identifier (BUSAN). This 8-character code refers to the head office.
How do I send money to THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH in South Korea?expand_more
To send money to THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH, provide the SWIFT code HSBCKRSE (or the specific 11-character branch code) along with the recipient's account number to your sending bank. A standard SWIFT transfer to South Korea typically takes 2–4 business days and may incur $25–$50 in intermediary fees. Alternatively, Alaan SuperPay can deliver funds same-day with zero transfer fees.
Does THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH have branch-specific SWIFT codes?expand_more
Yes. THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH has 2 branch-specific SWIFT codes across 2 cities including BUSAN, SEOUL. Each branch code is 11 characters long and starts with the head office prefix HSBCKRSE. See the branch directory table on this page for the full list.
What currency does THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH use for incoming transfers?expand_more
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH in South Korea receives international transfers in South Korean Won (KRW). When you send via SWIFT, the payment is typically converted to KRW by the receiving bank. SuperPay transfers are settled directly in KRW at competitive FX rates.
Is HSBCKRSE the correct SWIFT code for THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH?expand_more
HSBCKRSE is the verified head office SWIFT code for THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH in South Korea. If you are sending to a specific branch, use the 11-character branch code from the directory table on this page. When in doubt, the 8-character head office code is generally accepted by the SWIFT network.

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