SWIFT/BIC code BBHCHKHHXXX
BBHCHKHHXXX belongs to Brown Brothers Harriman (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBHCHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBHCHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Brown Brothers Harriman (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Brown Brothers Harriman (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBHC 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 SWIFT/BIC code BBHCHKHHXXX?
BBHCHKHHXXX identifies the main office of Brown Brothers Harriman (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Brown Brothers Harriman (Hong Kong) Limited does not need a specific branch.
Is BBHCHKHH and BBHCHKHHXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BBHCHKHH is the 8-character version of BBHCHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Brown Brothers Harriman (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong.
What does each part of BBHCHKHHXXX stand for?
BBHC is the bank code of Brown Brothers Harriman (Hong Kong) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Brown Brothers Harriman (Hong Kong) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBHCHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Brown Brothers Harriman (Hong Kong) Limited?
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 happens if I use BBHCHKHHXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BBHCHKHHXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.