SWIFT/BIC code SWHQHKHKSVC
SWHQHKHKSVC belongs to Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong in Customer Service Centre Hk, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQHKHKSVC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQHKHK |
| Branch code | SVC |
| Bank | Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong |
| Branch | Ordering and Billing Services |
| City | Customer Service Centre Hk |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong 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).
- HK Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SVC 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 BIC SWHQHKHKSVC?
The code SWHQHKHKSVC belongs to Ordering and Billing Services, a unit of Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong in Customer Service Centre Hk, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SWHQHKHKSVC mean?
SWHQ is the institution code of Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HK is the code for the city or region and SVC identifies the department Ordering and Billing Services.
Can I use SWHQHKHK instead of SWHQHKHKSVC?
SWHQHKHK is the head office of Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong, while SWHQHKHKSVC is Ordering and Billing Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SWHQHKHKSVC if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SWHQHKHKSVC, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter SWHQHKHKSVC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SWHQHKHKSVC against the details from Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong?
A SWIFT payment usually 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.