SWIFT/BIC code MEACHKH1XXX
MEACHKH1XXX belongs to Macquarie Equities (Asia) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEACHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEACHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Macquarie Equities (Asia) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Macquarie Equities (Asia) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEAC 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 BIC MEACHKH1XXX?
MEACHKH1XXX identifies the main office of Macquarie Equities (Asia) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Macquarie Equities (Asia) Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Macquarie Equities (Asia) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Macquarie Equities (Asia) Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Macquarie Equities (Asia) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MEACHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in MEACHKH1XXX stand for?
MEAC is the bank code of Macquarie Equities (Asia) Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Macquarie Equities (Asia) Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MEACHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Macquarie Equities (Asia) 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.