SWIFT/BIC code MLFEHKHHXXX
MLFEHKHHXXX belongs to Merrill Lynch Far East LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLFEHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLFEHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch Far East LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Merrill Lynch Far East LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MLFE 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
What bank is behind BIC MLFEHKHHXXX?
The code MLFEHKHHXXX belongs to the main office of Merrill Lynch Far East LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Merrill Lynch Far East LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Merrill Lynch Far East LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Merrill Lynch Far East LTD. take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in MLFEHKHHXXX mean?
MLFE is the bank code of Merrill Lynch Far East LTD., HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Merrill Lynch Far East LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MLFEHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Is MLFEHKHH and MLFEHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MLFEHKHH is the short version of MLFEHKHHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Merrill Lynch Far East LTD. in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.