SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHKHKXXX
BKCHHKHKXXX belongs to Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHHKHKXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHHKHK |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br 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).
- HK 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHKHKXXX?
BKCHHKHKXXX identifies the head office of Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br does not need a specific branch.
Does Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKCHHKHKXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHKHKXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BKCHHKHKXXX stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HK is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Is BKCHHKHK and BKCHHKHKXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BKCHHKHK is the short version of BKCHHKHKXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Br in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.