SWIFT/BIC code ITBSHKH1XXX
ITBSHKH1XXX belongs to International Business Settlement Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ITBSHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ITBSHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | International Business Settlement Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the International Business Settlement Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ITBS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 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 BIC ITBSHKH1XXX?
ITBSHKH1XXX identifies the headquarters of International Business Settlement Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to International Business Settlement Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to International Business Settlement Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 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 International Business Settlement Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ITBSHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ITBSHKH1XXX stand for?
ITBS is the bank code of International Business Settlement Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I use ITBSHKH1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ITBSHKH1XXX against the details from International Business Settlement Limited before sending.
Does International Business Settlement Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ITBSHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for International Business Settlement Limited 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.