SWIFT/BIC code BARCHKHHXXX
BARCHKHHXXX belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARC 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
What bank uses BIC BARCHKHHXXX?
BARCHKHHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Barclays Bank PLC in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Barclays Bank PLC does not need a specific branch.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in Hong Kong SAR China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BARCHKHHXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCHKHHXXX against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BARCHKHHXXX mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Barclays Bank PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BARCHKHHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.