SWIFT/BIC code HFLIHKHHXXX
HFLIHKHHXXX belongs to Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HFLIHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HFLIHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HFLI 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 HFLIHKHHXXX?
The code HFLIHKHHXXX belongs to the head office of Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HFLIHKHHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of HFLIHKHHXXX mean?
HFLI is the institution code of Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter HFLIHKHHXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HFLIHKHHXXX against the details from Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.