SWIFT/BIC code BTFAHKH1XXX
BTFAHKH1XXX belongs to Prudential-Bache Forex (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BTFAHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BTFAHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Prudential-Bache Forex (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Prudential-Bache Forex (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BTFA 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BTFAHKH1XXX?
BTFAHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Prudential-Bache Forex (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Prudential-Bache Forex (Hong Kong) Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Prudential-Bache Forex (Hong Kong) Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Prudential-Bache Forex (Hong Kong) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BTFAHKH1XXX, 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.
What do the letters in BTFAHKH1XXX mean?
BTFA is the institution code of Prudential-Bache Forex (Hong Kong) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Prudential-Bache Forex (Hong Kong) Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are BTFAHKH1 and BTFAHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BTFAHKH1 is the short version of BTFAHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Prudential-Bache Forex (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.