SWIFT/BIC code GENTHKH1XXX
GENTHKH1XXX belongs to General Stocks Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENTHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENTHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | General Stocks Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the General Stocks Company Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GENT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 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 code GENTHKH1XXX?
GENTHKH1XXX identifies the main office of General Stocks Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to General Stocks Company Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does General Stocks Company Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENTHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for General Stocks Company Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to General Stocks Company Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of GENTHKH1XXX stand for?
GENT is the institution code of General Stocks Company Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at General Stocks Company Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code GENTHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is GENTHKH1 and GENTHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. GENTHKH1 is the short version of GENTHKH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to General Stocks Company Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.