SWIFT/BIC code CHGKHKHHXXX
CHGKHKHHXXX belongs to The Chugoku Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CHGKHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CHGKHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Chugoku Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the The Chugoku Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CHGK 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CHGKHKHHXXX?
The code CHGKHKHHXXX belongs to the headquarters of The Chugoku Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to The Chugoku Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at The Chugoku Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CHGKHKHHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Chugoku Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of CHGKHKHHXXX stand for?
CHGK is the institution code of The Chugoku Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to The Chugoku Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are CHGKHKHH and CHGKHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CHGKHKHH is the 8-character version of CHGKHKHHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to The Chugoku Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.