SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHKHHXXX

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

BKCHHKHHXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHHKHHXXX
8-character codeBKCHHKHH
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
BranchHead office
CityHong Kong
CountryHong Kong SAR China

The way the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
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 is behind SWIFT code BKCHHKHHXXX?

BKCHHKHHXXX identifies the headquarters of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.

Has Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited got 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 is the cheapest 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. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.

Are BKCHHKHH and BKCHHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. BKCHHKHH is the short version of BKCHHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong.

What happens if I use BKCHHKHHXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHHKHHXXX against the details from Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited before sending.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

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