SWIFT/BIC code BEASHKHHXXX
BEASHKHHXXX belongs to Bank of East Asia,limited,the in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of East Asia,limited,the |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Bank of East Asia,limited,the SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BEAS 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 is behind BIC BEASHKHHXXX?
BEASHKHHXXX identifies the head office of Bank of East Asia,limited,the in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of East Asia,limited,the.
What do the letters in BEASHKHHXXX stand for?
BEAS is the institution code of Bank of East Asia,limited,the, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of East Asia,limited,the?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEASHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of East Asia,limited,the?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of East Asia,limited,the?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Are BEASHKHH and BEASHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BEASHKHH is the short version of BEASHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of East Asia,limited,the in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.