SWIFT/BIC code SCBLHKHHZPB

SCBLHKHHZPB belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.

SCBLHKHHZPB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSCBLHKHHZPB
8-character codeSCBLHKHH
Branch codeZPB
BankStandard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
BranchHong Kong Private Bank
CityHong Kong
CountryHong 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.
ZPB 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code SCBLHKHHZPB?

SCBLHKHHZPB identifies Hong Kong Private Bank, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China. All of them are listed on the page of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.

What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.

Can I use SCBLHKHH instead of SCBLHKHHZPB?

SCBLHKHH is the main office of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, while SCBLHKHHZPB is Hong Kong Private Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SCBLHKHHZPB if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter SCBLHKHHZPB with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SCBLHKHHZPB with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in SCBLHKHHZPB stand for?

SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and ZPB identifies the branch Hong Kong Private Bank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.