SWIFT/BIC code CMBCHKHHXXX
CMBCHKHHXXX belongs to China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CMBC 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code CMBCHKHHXXX?
The code CMBCHKHHXXX belongs to the head office of China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CMBCHKHHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use CMBCHKHHXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CMBCHKHHXXX against the details from China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch before sending.
Is CMBCHKHH and CMBCHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CMBCHKHH is the 8-character version of CMBCHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank, Hong Kong Branch take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.