SWIFT/BIC code LAUUHKH1XXX
LAUUHKH1XXX belongs to Lau and Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LAUUHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LAUUHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Lau and Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Lau and Company Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LAUU 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code LAUUHKH1XXX?
LAUUHKH1XXX identifies the headquarters of Lau and Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Lau and Company Limited does not need a specific branch.
Is LAUUHKH1 and LAUUHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. LAUUHKH1 is the short version of LAUUHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Lau and Company Limited in Hong Kong.
How long does it take to send money to Lau and Company Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Lau and Company Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LAUUHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in LAUUHKH1XXX stand for?
LAUU is the bank code of Lau and Company Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Lau and Company Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – LAUUHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Lau and Company Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.