SWIFT/BIC code GIBAHKHHXXX
GIBAHKHHXXX belongs to Erste Group Bank AG in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Erste Group Bank AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Erste Group Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GIBA 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 uses BIC GIBAHKHHXXX?
GIBAHKHHXXX identifies the headquarters of Erste Group Bank AG in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Erste Group Bank AG.
Does Erste Group Bank AG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GIBAHKHHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Erste Group Bank AG in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are GIBAHKHH and GIBAHKHHXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. GIBAHKHH is the 8-character version of GIBAHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Erste Group Bank AG in Hong Kong.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Group Bank AG?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Erste Group Bank AG?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code GIBAHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in GIBAHKHHXXX mean?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Group Bank AG, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.