SWIFT/BIC code ICICHKHHREM
ICICHKHHREM belongs to Icici Bank LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICICHKHHREM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICICHKHH |
| Branch code | REM |
| Bank | Icici Bank LTD |
| Branch | Lc Reimbursement Dept |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Icici Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICIC 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.
- REM 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ICICHKHHREM?
The code ICICHKHHREM belongs to Lc Reimbursement Dept, part of Icici Bank LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ICICHKHHREM mean?
ICIC is the bank code of Icici Bank LTD, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and REM identifies the department Lc Reimbursement Dept.
How long does a transfer to Icici Bank LTD take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use ICICHKHH instead of ICICHKHHREM?
ICICHKHH is the main office of Icici Bank LTD, while ICICHKHHREM points to Lc Reimbursement Dept. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ICICHKHHREM if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Icici Bank LTD?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Icici Bank LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ICICHKHHREM, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.