SWIFT/BIC code BZWLHKHHXXX
BZWLHKHHXXX belongs to Barclays Capital Asia LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BZWLHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BZWLHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barclays Capital Asia LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Barclays Capital Asia LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BZWL 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
What bank uses BIC BZWLHKHHXXX?
The code BZWLHKHHXXX belongs to the main office of Barclays Capital Asia LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Barclays Capital Asia LTD.
Is BZWLHKHH and BZWLHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BZWLHKHH is the short version of BZWLHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Barclays Capital Asia LTD in Hong Kong.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Capital Asia LTD?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Barclays Capital Asia LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BZWLHKHHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Barclays Capital Asia LTD in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Capital Asia LTD?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in BZWLHKHHXXX stand for?
BZWL is the bank code of Barclays Capital Asia LTD, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.