SWIFT/BIC code STPVHKH1XXX
STPVHKH1XXX belongs to Sterling Payment Services Limited in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STPVHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STPVHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sterling Payment Services Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kowloon |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Sterling Payment Services Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STPV 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 uses SWIFT code STPVHKH1XXX?
The code STPVHKH1XXX belongs to the head office of Sterling Payment Services Limited in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sterling Payment Services Limited.
What do the letters in STPVHKH1XXX stand for?
STPV is the bank code of Sterling Payment Services Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Sterling Payment Services Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code STPVHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Sterling Payment Services Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Sterling Payment Services Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use STPVHKH1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check STPVHKH1XXX against the details from Sterling Payment Services Limited before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.