SWIFT/BIC code CWFLHKHHXXX
CWFLHKHHXXX belongs to Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CWFLHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CWFLHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CWFL 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 CWFLHKHHXXX?
CWFLHKHHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CWFLHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN 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 CWFLHKHHXXX stand for?
CWFL is the institution code of Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited, 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 Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CWFLHKHHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use CWFLHKHHXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CWFLHKHHXXX against the details from Commonwealth Finance Corporation Limited before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.