SWIFT/BIC code STCAHKH1XXX
STCAHKH1XXX belongs to Standard Chartered Asia Limited in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STCAHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STCAHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Asia Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kwun Tong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Standard Chartered Asia Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STCA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code STCAHKH1XXX?
STCAHKH1XXX identifies the head office of Standard Chartered Asia Limited in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Standard Chartered Asia Limited.
Are STCAHKH1 and STCAHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. STCAHKH1 is the short version of STCAHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Standard Chartered Asia Limited in Kwun Tong.
Does Standard Chartered Asia Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, STCAHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Standard Chartered Asia Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Asia Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Asia Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use STCAHKH1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check STCAHKH1XXX against the details from Standard Chartered Asia Limited before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.