SWIFT/BIC code SWREHKHHXXX
SWREHKHHXXX belongs to Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWREHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWREHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SWRE 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.
- 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
What bank uses SWIFT code SWREHKHHXXX?
SWREHKHHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Is SWREHKHH and SWREHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SWREHKHH is the 8-character version of SWREHKHHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SWREHKHHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SWREHKHHXXX stand for?
SWRE is the bank code of Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Swiss Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.