SWIFT/BIC code SCBLHKHHXXX
SCBLHKHHXXX belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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 SCBLHKHHXXX?
SCBLHKHHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLHKHHXXX, 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.
What do the letters in SCBLHKHHXXX mean?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter SCBLHKHHXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SCBLHKHHXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are SCBLHKHH and SCBLHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SCBLHKHH is the 8-character version of SCBLHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.