SWIFT/BIC code BKTWHKHHXXX
BKTWHKHHXXX belongs to Bank of Taiwan, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan, Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Bank of Taiwan, Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKTW 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BKTWHKHHXXX?
BKTWHKHHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of Taiwan, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan, Hong Kong Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan, Hong Kong Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKTWHKHHXXX mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, Hong Kong Branch, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Are BKTWHKHH and BKTWHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BKTWHKHH is the short version of BKTWHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Taiwan, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan, Hong Kong Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan, Hong Kong Branch?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar 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.