SWIFT/BIC code YOKAHKH1XXX
YOKAHKH1XXX belongs to Yokohama Asia Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YOKAHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YOKAHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Yokohama Asia Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Yokohama Asia Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- YOKA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code YOKAHKH1XXX?
YOKAHKH1XXX identifies the head office of Yokohama Asia Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Yokohama Asia Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Yokohama Asia Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Yokohama Asia Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code YOKAHKH1XXX, 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 do the letters in YOKAHKH1XXX mean?
YOKA is the bank code of Yokohama Asia Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yokohama Asia Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Is YOKAHKH1 and YOKAHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. YOKAHKH1 is the 8-character version of YOKAHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Yokohama Asia Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.