SWIFT/BIC code CAEAHKH1XXX
CAEAHKH1XXX belongs to Canadian Eastern Finance Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CAEAHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CAEAHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Canadian Eastern Finance Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Canadian Eastern Finance Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CAEA 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code CAEAHKH1XXX?
CAEAHKH1XXX identifies the main office of Canadian Eastern Finance Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Canadian Eastern Finance Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Canadian Eastern Finance Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
How long does a transfer to Canadian Eastern Finance Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Canadian Eastern Finance Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CAEAHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CAEAHKH1XXX stand for?
CAEA is the bank code of Canadian Eastern Finance Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Are CAEAHKH1 and CAEAHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CAEAHKH1 is the short version of CAEAHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Canadian Eastern Finance Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.