SWIFT/BIC code BCITHKHHXXX
BCITHKHHXXX belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCIT 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 BCITHKHHXXX?
The code BCITHKHHXXX belongs to the headquarters of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCITHKHHXXX, 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 do the letters in BCITHKHHXXX mean?
BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Does Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BCITHKHHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Intesa Sanpaolo SPA Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.