SWIFT/BIC code MELVHKH1XXX
MELVHKH1XXX belongs to Melbourne Investment Co in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELVHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELVHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Melbourne Investment Co |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kowloon |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Melbourne Investment Co SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MELV 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code MELVHKH1XXX?
The code MELVHKH1XXX belongs to the head office of Melbourne Investment Co in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Melbourne Investment Co.
Does Melbourne Investment Co use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MELVHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Melbourne Investment Co in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use MELVHKH1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MELVHKH1XXX against the details from Melbourne Investment Co before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Melbourne Investment Co?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in MELVHKH1XXX stand for?
MELV is the bank code of Melbourne Investment Co, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are MELVHKH1 and MELVHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. MELVHKH1 is the short version of MELVHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Melbourne Investment Co in Kowloon.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.