SWIFT/BIC code NYCBHKHHXXX
NYCBHKHHXXX belongs to Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NYCBHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NYCBHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NYCB 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
Which bank is behind BIC NYCBHKHHXXX?
NYCBHKHHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited.
What does each part of NYCBHKHHXXX stand for?
NYCB is the institution code of Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are NYCBHKHH and NYCBHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. NYCBHKHH is the 8-character version of NYCBHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited in Hong Kong.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NYCBHKHHXXX, 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.
How long does it take to send money to Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter NYCBHKHHXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NYCBHKHHXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.