SWIFT/BIC code KREDHKHXXXX
KREDHKHXXXX belongs to KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KREDHKHXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KREDHKHX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KRED Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code KREDHKHXXXX?
KREDHKHXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong.
What do I need to send money to an account at KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KREDHKHXXXX, 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of KREDHKHXXXX mean?
KRED is the institution code of KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HX is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KREDHKHXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to KBC Bank NV, Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.