SWIFT/BIC code BESIHKH1XXX
BESIHKH1XXX belongs to Bear Stearns Asia Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BESIHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BESIHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bear Stearns Asia Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Bear Stearns Asia Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BESI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 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 BESIHKH1XXX?
BESIHKH1XXX identifies the headquarters of Bear Stearns Asia Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bear Stearns Asia Limited.
What does each part of BESIHKH1XXX stand for?
BESI is the bank code of Bear Stearns Asia Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bear Stearns Asia Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BESIHKH1XXX, 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 a transfer to Bear Stearns Asia Limited take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Bear Stearns Asia Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BESIHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bear Stearns Asia Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are BESIHKH1 and BESIHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. BESIHKH1 is the short version of BESIHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Bear Stearns Asia Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.