SWIFT/BIC code SMBCHKHHXXX
SMBCHKHHXXX belongs to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMBCHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMBCHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SMBC 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/BIC code SMBCHKHHXXX?
SMBCHKHHXXX identifies the head office of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
What is the best way to send money to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SMBCHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SMBCHKHHXXX stand for?
SMBC is the institution code of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I enter SMBCHKHHXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SMBCHKHHXXX against the details from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.