SWIFT/BIC code BNPAHKHHWMB
BNPAHKHHWMB belongs to BNP Paribas in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAHKHHWMB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAHKHH |
| Branch code | WMB |
| Bank | BNP Paribas |
| Branch | Bnpp Hong Kong (Wealth Management |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the BNP Paribas SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNPA 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.
- WMB 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 BIC BNPAHKHHWMB?
BNPAHKHHWMB identifies Bnpp Hong Kong (Wealth Management, a unit of BNP Paribas in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAHKHHWMB, 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.
Does BNP Paribas have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas in Hong Kong SAR China. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas.
Can I use BNPAHKHH instead of BNPAHKHHWMB?
BNPAHKHH is the head office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAHKHHWMB points to Bnpp Hong Kong (Wealth Management. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPAHKHHWMB if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BNPAHKHHWMB mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and WMB is the code of the branch Bnpp Hong Kong (Wealth Management.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.