SWIFT/BIC code SCBKHKHHXXX
SCBKHKHHXXX belongs to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBKHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBKHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBK 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code SCBKHKHHXXX?
SCBKHKHHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBKHKHHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SCBKHKHHXXX stand for?
SCBK is the institution code of Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited 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 than a bank.
Does Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SCBKHKHHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are SCBKHKHH and SCBKHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SCBKHKHH is the short version of SCBKHKHHXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.