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SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHKHH838

BKCHHKHH838 belongs to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.

BKCHHKHH838

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHHKHH838
8-character codeBKCHHKHH
Branch code838
BankBank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
BranchRenminbi Clearing Centre
CityHong Kong
CountryHong Kong SAR China

How the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BKCH 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.
838 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHKHH838?

The code BKCHHKHH838 belongs to Renminbi Clearing Centre, part of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.

What do the letters in BKCHHKHH838 stand for?

BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and 838 is the code of the department Renminbi Clearing Centre.

Can I use BKCHHKHH instead of BKCHHKHH838?

BKCHHKHH is the head office of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, while BKCHHKHH838 points to Renminbi Clearing Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHHKHH838.

What happens if I enter BKCHHKHH838 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHHKHH838 with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.