SWIFT/BIC code SCBLHKHHMAC
SCBLHKHHMAC belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLHKHHMAC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLHKHH |
| Branch code | MAC |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Mac Branch |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBL 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.
- MAC 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 SCBLHKHHMAC?
The code SCBLHKHHMAC belongs to Mac Branch, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SCBLHKHHMAC with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCBLHKHHMAC against the details from Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited before sending.
Can I use SCBLHKHH instead of SCBLHKHHMAC?
SCBLHKHH points to the main office of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, while SCBLHKHHMAC is Mac Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SCBLHKHHMAC if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of SCBLHKHHMAC mean?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and MAC is the code of the department Mac Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.