SWIFT/BIC code UKHHHKH1XXX
UKHHHKH1XXX belongs to Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UKHHHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UKHHHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UKHH 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 BIC UKHHHKH1XXX?
The code UKHHHKH1XXX belongs to the main office of Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UKHHHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of UKHHHKH1XXX mean?
UKHH is the institution code of Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, UKHHHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Uob Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.