SWIFT/BIC code PAHKHKH1XXX
PAHKHKH1XXX belongs to Paribas Asia Equity Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PAHKHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PAHKHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Paribas Asia Equity Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Paribas Asia Equity Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PAHK 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 code PAHKHKH1XXX?
PAHKHKH1XXX identifies the headquarters of Paribas Asia Equity Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Paribas Asia Equity Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are PAHKHKH1 and PAHKHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PAHKHKH1 is the 8-character version of PAHKHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Paribas Asia Equity Limited in Hong Kong.
How long does a transfer to Paribas Asia Equity Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Paribas Asia Equity Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PAHKHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Paribas Asia Equity Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of PAHKHKH1XXX stand for?
PAHK is the institution code of Paribas Asia Equity Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Paribas Asia Equity Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PAHKHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.