SWIFT/BIC code STCHHKH1XXX
STCHHKH1XXX belongs to Standard Chartered Finance Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STCHHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STCHHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Finance Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Standard Chartered Finance Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STCH 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/BIC code STCHHKH1XXX?
STCHHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Standard Chartered Finance Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Standard Chartered Finance Limited.
What happens if I use STCHHKH1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check STCHHKH1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of STCHHKH1XXX mean?
STCH is the institution code of Standard Chartered Finance Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Finance Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code STCHHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Finance Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are STCHHKH1 and STCHHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. STCHHKH1 is the short version of STCHHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Standard Chartered Finance Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.