SWIFT/BIC code ABOCHKHHXXX
ABOCHKHHXXX belongs to Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABOCHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABOCHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABOC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ABOCHKHHXXX?
ABOCHKHHXXX identifies the head office of Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch.
What happens if I use ABOCHKHHXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABOCHKHHXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Is ABOCHKHH and ABOCHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ABOCHKHH is the 8-character version of ABOCHKHHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong.
How long does it take to send money to Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABOCHKHHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.