SWIFT/BIC code COMMHKHKXXX
COMMHKHKXXX belongs to Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMHKHKXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMHKHK |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COMM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HK 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 SWIFT/BIC code COMMHKHKXXX?
COMMHKHKXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)Limited does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter COMMHKHKXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check COMMHKHKXXX against the details from Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)Limited before sending.
What do the letters in COMMHKHKXXX stand for?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HK is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMHKHKXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)Limited take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)Limited 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.