SWIFT/BIC code IOBAHKHHTST
IOBAHKHHTST belongs to Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAHKHHTST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAHKHH |
| Branch code | TST |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong |
| Branch | Tsim Sha Tsui |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IOBA 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.
- TST 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 IOBAHKHHTST?
IOBAHKHHTST identifies Tsim Sha Tsui, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in IOBAHKHHTST stand for?
IOBA is the bank code of Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and TST is the code of the branch Tsim Sha Tsui.
What happens if I enter IOBAHKHHTST with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IOBAHKHHTST against the details from Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong before sending.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAHKHHTST, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.