SWIFT/BIC code BFIRHKH1XXX
BFIRHKH1XXX belongs to Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFIRHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFIRHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BFIR 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
Which bank is behind BIC BFIRHKH1XXX?
BFIRHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited does not need a specific branch.
Is BFIRHKH1 and BFIRHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BFIRHKH1 is the 8-character version of BFIRHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BFIRHKH1XXX, 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.
What does each part of BFIRHKH1XXX mean?
BFIR is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.