SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHUHBXXX
BKCHHUHBXXX belongs to Bank of China (Hungary) LTD in Budapest, Hungary.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHHUHBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHHUHB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China (Hungary) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Budapest |
| Country | Hungary |
The way the Bank of China (Hungary) LTD 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.
- HU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HB 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHHUHBXXX?
BKCHHUHBXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of China (Hungary) LTD in Budapest, Hungary. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of China (Hungary) LTD.
Are BKCHHUHB and BKCHHUHBXXX the same code?
Yes. BKCHHUHB is the 8-character version of BKCHHUHBXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of China (Hungary) LTD in Budapest.
Do I need BKCHHUHBXXX to send euros to Hungary?
Hungary belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BKCHHUHBXXX.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China (Hungary) LTD take in Hungary?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BKCHHUHBXXX stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China (Hungary) LTD, HU is the ISO code of Hungary, HB is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China (Hungary) LTD?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hungarian Forint 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.