SWIFT/BIC code BBVAHKHHXXX
BBVAHKHHXXX belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBVAHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBVAHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kowloon |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBVA 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code BBVAHKHHXXX?
BBVAHKHHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch.
Does Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BBVAHKHHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BBVAHKHH and BBVAHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BBVAHKHH is the 8-character version of BBVAHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch in Kowloon.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BBVAHKHHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BBVAHKHHXXX mean?
BBVA is the bank code of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.a., Hong Kong Branch?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.