SWIFT/BIC code JLFCHKH1XXX
JLFCHKH1XXX belongs to Public Finance Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | JLFCHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | JLFCHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Public Finance Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Public Finance Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- JLFC 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 is behind SWIFT code JLFCHKH1XXX?
JLFCHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Public Finance Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Public Finance Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does Public Finance Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – JLFCHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Public Finance Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Public Finance Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter JLFCHKH1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check JLFCHKH1XXX against the details from Public Finance Limited before sending.
Is JLFCHKH1 and JLFCHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. JLFCHKH1 is the 8-character version of JLFCHKH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Public Finance Limited in Hong Kong.
What does each part of JLFCHKH1XXX stand for?
JLFC is the institution code of Public Finance Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.