SWIFT/BIC code HVBKHKHHXXX
HVBKHKHHXXX belongs to Woori Bank, Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HVBKHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HVBKHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Woori Bank, Hong Kong |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Woori Bank, Hong Kong SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HVBK 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 SWIFT/BIC code HVBKHKHHXXX?
HVBKHKHHXXX identifies the main office of Woori Bank, Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Woori Bank, Hong Kong.
How long does a transfer to Woori Bank, Hong Kong take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Is HVBKHKHH and HVBKHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HVBKHKHH is the 8-character version of HVBKHKHHXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Woori Bank, Hong Kong in Hong Kong.
What do the letters in HVBKHKHHXXX mean?
HVBK is the institution code of Woori Bank, Hong Kong, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Woori Bank, Hong Kong?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HVBKHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Woori Bank, Hong Kong have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HVBKHKHHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Woori Bank, Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.