SWIFT/BIC code IHIFHKHHXXX
IHIFHKHHXXX belongs to Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IHIFHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IHIFHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IHIF 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 is behind SWIFT code IHIFHKHHXXX?
The code IHIFHKHHXXX belongs to the main office of Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch.
Are IHIFHKHH and IHIFHKHHXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. IHIFHKHH is the 8-character version of IHIFHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong.
How long does it take to send money to Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IHIFHKHHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in IHIFHKHHXXX stand for?
IHIF is the institution code of Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – IHIFHKHHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Canara Bank Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.