SWIFT/BIC code SWHQHKHHEDU
SWHQHKHHEDU belongs to Swift in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQHKHHEDU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQHKHH |
| Branch code | EDU |
| Bank | Swift |
| Branch | Education Department |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Swift SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SWHQ 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.
- EDU 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 SWHQHKHHEDU?
SWHQHKHHEDU identifies Education Department, part of Swift in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Swift?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SWHQHKHHEDU, the account number or IBAN 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 Swift take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Swift?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use SWHQHKHHEDU with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SWHQHKHHEDU against the details from Swift before you confirm.
Has Swift got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Swift in Hong Kong SAR China. All of them are listed on the page of Swift.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.