SWIFT/BIC code CHWWHKH1XXX
CHWWHKH1XXX belongs to Y.c. Chow and Co. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CHWWHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CHWWHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Y.c. Chow and Co. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Y.c. Chow and Co. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CHWW 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 CHWWHKH1XXX?
CHWWHKH1XXX identifies the main office of Y.c. Chow and Co. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Y.c. Chow and Co. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter CHWWHKH1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CHWWHKH1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Y.c. Chow and Co. in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Y.c. Chow and Co. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CHWWHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Y.c. Chow and Co. in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do I need to send money to an account at Y.c. Chow and Co.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CHWWHKH1XXX, 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 do the letters in CHWWHKH1XXX mean?
CHWW is the bank code of Y.c. Chow and Co., HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.