SWIFT/BIC code ALLAHKHHXXX
ALLAHKHHXXX belongs to Allahabad Bank in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALLAHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALLAHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Allahabad Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Allahabad Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALLA 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 BIC ALLAHKHHXXX?
The code ALLAHKHHXXX belongs to the headquarters of Allahabad Bank in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Allahabad Bank.
Is ALLAHKHH and ALLAHKHHXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ALLAHKHH is the 8-character version of ALLAHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Allahabad Bank in Hong Kong.
Does Allahabad Bank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ALLAHKHHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Allahabad Bank in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Allahabad Bank?
Many banks 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.
What do I need to send money to an account at Allahabad Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALLAHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of ALLAHKHHXXX stand for?
ALLA is the bank code of Allahabad Bank, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.