SWIFT/BIC code MELFHKH1XXX
MELFHKH1XXX belongs to Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELFHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELFHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MELF 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 uses BIC MELFHKH1XXX?
MELFHKH1XXX identifies the main office of Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited?
Many banks 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.
Does Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MELFHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are MELFHKH1 and MELFHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. MELFHKH1 is the 8-character version of MELFHKH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited in Hong Kong.
What happens if I enter MELFHKH1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MELFHKH1XXX against the details from Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited before sending.
What does each part of MELFHKH1XXX stand for?
MELF is the bank code of Metropolitan Finance Corporation Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.