SWIFT/BIC code BNPRHKH1XXX
BNPRHKH1XXX belongs to BNP Prime Peregrine in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPRHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPRHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Prime Peregrine |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the BNP Prime Peregrine SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNPR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNPRHKH1XXX?
BNPRHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of BNP Prime Peregrine in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at BNP Prime Peregrine.
Does BNP Prime Peregrine use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BNPRHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for BNP Prime Peregrine in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of BNPRHKH1XXX mean?
BNPR is the institution code of BNP Prime Peregrine, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Prime Peregrine?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BNPRHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is BNPRHKH1 and BNPRHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BNPRHKH1 is the short version of BNPRHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach BNP Prime Peregrine in Hong Kong.
How long does a transfer to BNP Prime Peregrine take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.