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SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHKHHCSS

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

BKCHHKHHCSS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHHKHHCSS
8-character codeBKCHHKHH
Branch codeCSS
BankBank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
BranchCustody Division
CityHong Kong
CountryHong Kong SAR China

How the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC works

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.
CSS 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 code BKCHHKHHCSS?

The code BKCHHKHHCSS belongs to Custody Division, part of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BKCHHKHH instead of BKCHHKHHCSS?

BKCHHKHH points to the main office of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, while BKCHHKHHCSS points to Custody Division. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHHKHHCSS.

What do the letters in BKCHHKHHCSS mean?

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 CSS identifies the branch Custody Division.

What happens if I use BKCHHKHHCSS incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHHKHHCSS with the recipient before sending.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.

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