SWIFT/BIC code SWHQHKHKXXX
SWHQHKHKXXX belongs to Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong in Customer Service Centre Hk, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQHKHKXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQHKHK |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Customer Service Centre Hk |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code SWHQHKHKXXX?
SWHQHKHKXXX identifies the headquarters of Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong in Customer Service Centre Hk, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of SWHQHKHKXXX mean?
SWHQ is the institution code of Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HK is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SWHQHKHKXXX, 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 Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are SWHQHKHK and SWHQHKHKXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SWHQHKHK is the short version of SWHQHKHKXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong in Customer Service Centre Hk.
What happens if I use SWHQHKHKXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SWHQHKHKXXX against the details from Swift Customer Service Centre Hong Kong before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.