SWIFT/BIC code EVERHKHHXXX
EVERHKHHXXX belongs to China Everbright Bank (Hong Kong Branch) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EVERHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EVERHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Everbright Bank (Hong Kong Branch) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the China Everbright Bank (Hong Kong Branch) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EVER 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 bank uses SWIFT code EVERHKHHXXX?
The code EVERHKHHXXX belongs to the headquarters of China Everbright Bank (Hong Kong Branch) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at China Everbright Bank (Hong Kong Branch).
Does China Everbright Bank (Hong Kong Branch) have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – EVERHKHHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for China Everbright Bank (Hong Kong Branch) in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at China Everbright Bank (Hong Kong Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code EVERHKHHXXX, 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 do the letters in EVERHKHHXXX mean?
EVER is the bank code of China Everbright Bank (Hong Kong Branch), HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I use EVERHKHHXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check EVERHKHHXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to China Everbright Bank (Hong Kong Branch) in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.