SWIFT/BIC code MLPFHKH1XXX
MLPFHKH1XXX belongs to Merrill Lynch Far East Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLPFHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLPFHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch Far East Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Merrill Lynch Far East Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MLPF 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MLPFHKH1XXX?
The code MLPFHKH1XXX belongs to the main office of Merrill Lynch Far East Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Merrill Lynch Far East Limited does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Merrill Lynch Far East Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MLPFHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of MLPFHKH1XXX stand for?
MLPF is the bank code of Merrill Lynch Far East Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Merrill Lynch Far East Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Merrill Lynch Far East Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Merrill Lynch Far East Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Merrill Lynch Far East Limited in Hong Kong SAR China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.