SWIFT/BIC code CTBAHKHKXXX
CTBAHKHKXXX belongs to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTBAHKHKXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTBAHKHK |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CTBA 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 BIC CTBAHKHKXXX?
CTBAHKHKXXX identifies the headquarters of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hong Kong Branch does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Is CTBAHKHK and CTBAHKHKXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CTBAHKHK is the short version of CTBAHKHKXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong.
What happens if I enter CTBAHKHKXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CTBAHKHKXXX with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hong Kong Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTBAHKHKXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of CTBAHKHKXXX mean?
CTBA is the bank code of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hong Kong Branch, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HK 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.