SWIFT/BIC code KWHKHKHHXXX
KWHKHKHHXXX belongs to China Citic Bank International Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KWHKHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KWHKHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Citic Bank International Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the China Citic Bank International Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KWHK 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 BIC KWHKHKHHXXX?
KWHKHKHHXXX identifies the headquarters of China Citic Bank International Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at China Citic Bank International Limited.
What is the best way to send money to China Citic Bank International Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank International Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank International Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KWHKHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of KWHKHKHHXXX stand for?
KWHK is the institution code of China Citic Bank International Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Are KWHKHKHH and KWHKHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. KWHKHKHH is the short version of KWHKHKHHXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to China Citic Bank International Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.