SWIFT/BIC code SCELHKH1XXX
SCELHKH1XXX belongs to Standard Chartered Equitor International Trust Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCELHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCELHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Equitor International Trust Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Standard Chartered Equitor International Trust Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCEL 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 SCELHKH1XXX?
SCELHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Standard Chartered Equitor International Trust Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Standard Chartered Equitor International Trust Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Equitor International Trust Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Is SCELHKH1 and SCELHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. SCELHKH1 is the short version of SCELHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Standard Chartered Equitor International Trust Limited in Hong Kong.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Equitor International Trust Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCELHKH1XXX, 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 SCELHKH1XXX mean?
SCEL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Equitor International Trust Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Equitor International Trust Limited take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.