SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHKHHCLS
BKCHHKHHCLS belongs to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHHKHHCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHHKHH |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Cls Control Branch |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way 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.
- CLS 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHKHHCLS?
The code BKCHHKHHCLS belongs to Cls Control Branch, 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.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Does Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BKCHHKHH instead of BKCHHKHHCLS?
BKCHHKHH is the head office of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, while BKCHHKHHCLS is Cls Control Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHHKHHCLS if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKCHHKHHCLS stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and CLS is the code of the branch Cls Control Branch.
What happens if I enter BKCHHKHHCLS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHHKHHCLS with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.