SWIFT/BIC code XHKFHKHHTRE
XHKFHKHHTRE belongs to Hkfe Clearing Corporation Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XHKFHKHHTRE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XHKFHKHH |
| Branch code | TRE |
| Bank | Hkfe Clearing Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Treasury Department |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Hkfe Clearing Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XHKF 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.
- TRE 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 XHKFHKHHTRE?
XHKFHKHHTRE identifies Treasury Department, a unit of Hkfe Clearing Corporation Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of XHKFHKHHTRE mean?
XHKF is the bank code of Hkfe Clearing Corporation Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and TRE identifies the department Treasury Department.
Can I use XHKFHKHH instead of XHKFHKHHTRE?
XHKFHKHH points to the main office of Hkfe Clearing Corporation Limited, while XHKFHKHHTRE points to Treasury Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention XHKFHKHHTRE.
How long does a transfer to Hkfe Clearing Corporation Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Hkfe Clearing Corporation Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code XHKFHKHHTRE, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use XHKFHKHHTRE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check XHKFHKHHTRE against the details from Hkfe Clearing Corporation Limited before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.