SWIFT/BIC code BKCHHUHHXXX
BKCHHUHHXXX belongs to Bank of China Limited Hungarian Branch in Budapest, Hungary.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHHUHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHHUHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited Hungarian Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Budapest |
| Country | Hungary |
The way the Bank of China Limited Hungarian Branch 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.
- HU 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
Which bank is behind BIC BKCHHUHHXXX?
The code BKCHHUHHXXX belongs to the headquarters of Bank of China Limited Hungarian Branch in Budapest, Hungary. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of China Limited Hungarian Branch does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BKCHHUHHXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHHUHHXXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China Limited Hungarian Branch in Hungary?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hungarian Forint with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BKCHHUHHXXX stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China Limited Hungarian Branch, HU stands for Hungary, HH is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Bank of China Limited Hungarian Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BKCHHUHHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of China Limited Hungarian Branch in Hungary, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are BKCHHUHH and BKCHHUHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BKCHHUHH is the 8-character version of BKCHHUHHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of China Limited Hungarian Branch in Budapest.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.