SWIFT/BIC code WUBAHKHHXXX
WUBAHKHHXXX belongs to Wing Lung Bank LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WUBAHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WUBAHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wing Lung Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Wing Lung Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WUBA 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/BIC code WUBAHKHHXXX?
WUBAHKHHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Wing Lung Bank LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Wing Lung Bank LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in WUBAHKHHXXX stand for?
WUBA is the institution code of Wing Lung Bank LTD., HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Wing Lung Bank LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WUBAHKHHXXX, 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.
Is WUBAHKHH and WUBAHKHHXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WUBAHKHH is the short version of WUBAHKHHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Wing Lung Bank LTD. in Hong Kong.
How long does it take to send money to Wing Lung Bank LTD. in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wing Lung Bank LTD. in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives 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.