Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC code

Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch SWIFT code: HLBBHKHH

HLBBHKHH and HLBBHKHHXXX are the short and the long form of the same bank identifier, and both point to Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong. A BIC has a single purpose: it makes sure that money from abroad ends up at the right bank. You will need it mostly when dealing with payments that cross a border and payments in foreign currencies.

On this page you will find what the code is put together, when you need it and what else a transfer to or from Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch requires. The SWIFT code alone does not identify an individual account holder; for that you need the IBAN or account number .

Protect yourself against fake payment requests

One of the most common tricks works like this: you receive a message saying that a supplier has a new bank account and that the next payment should go there. A correct SWIFT code says nothing about whether the request is genuine: scammers use real codes of real banks.

Check new payment details through a different channel. Pressure or requests to keep it quiet tend to be warning signs; a genuine business can wait for you to check. When a payment was sent to the wrong account, contact your bank immediately.

Recipients can be targeted as well: one known trick is a buyer who pays too much and then sends a request to refund the difference. Do not act before the money has really arrived and check with Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch if anything seems off.

About this information

The codes here are taken from public sources that we update regularly. Institutions merge, close branches and retire codes, and a directory never catches every change immediately. The figures we show are based on our own data.

Treat this page as a starting point, rather than as the last word. GoldexPay is not affiliated with Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch. If you notice a mistake, we appreciate a short note.

Which of the 2 codes of Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch do you need?

We have 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch, spread over 1 locations. Next to the head office code HLBBHKHHXXX, there are codes for regional offices and specialised units.

In most cases you do not need to pick a branch: payments addressed to HLBBHKHHXXX are routed within Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch correctly. When you receive a specific code, use it as it is rather than replacing it with the head office code.

Unsure which code applies? Check with the recipient, or look at a recent statement from Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch. Codes are sometimes changed or retired over time, so do not rely on old paperwork.

Getting paid from abroad into a Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch account

To receive an international payment at Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch, the person paying you has to have not just the BIC. Share the account holder’s name, your account number or IBAN, SWIFT code HLBBHKHHXXX and your address.

You can include Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch and Hong Kong too, since some forms ask for it. A typo in your account number can be harder to fix than you might think.

Do not be surprised if the amount credited is smaller than the amount on the sender’s receipt. Fees for incoming transfers vary per bank; check the price list of Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch. For business payments, it is common to state who bears the costs, so that nobody is left short.

What the XXX in HLBBHKHHXXX means

The layout of a BIC is always the same: four characters for the institution, two for the country and two for the location. The result is HLBBHKHH for Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch.

XXX at the end of HLBBHKHHXXX is not a placeholder or a mistake: it indicates the head office of Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch. Some banking apps insist on 11 characters, in which case you can add XXX behind HLBBHKHH.

In practice the code is typed in capitals, without spaces or dashes. Look out for the letter O and the digit 0 and the letter I and the digit 1.

When will the money arrive at Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch?

A SWIFT payment typically needs anywhere from one to several business days. Bank holidays in either country add extra days, since banks do not process on those days. Occasionally a bank wants to know what the payment is for, which can hold things up.

If the money is delayed, ask the sending bank for the tracking status and the transaction reference. Keep the payment confirmation.

The bank that sent the money is able to request a trace or a recall; the receiving side usually has nothing to trace yet. As a recipient, it helps to check your statements to see a partial amount because fees can reduce the amount.

Sending HKD to Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch

Hong Kong SAR China uses the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). When you pay money in a different currency gets converted somewhere along the way – by your bank, by Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch or by a bank in between. Each conversion costs something.

Who does the conversion has an effect on how much arrives. Compare what HKD the recipient gets with several services.

Exchange rates change during the day, and some providers let you lock in a rate. On larger amounts, a small gap in the rate adds up quickly.

How to check HLBBHKHH before you pay

Ask the recipient to copy their account details straight from their online banking. Compare it with HLBBHKHH here.

With a wrong code, the payment might be delayed, bounce back or cost extra – sometimes after weeks of searching. Do not forget the account number: an error there can be more difficult to correct than a wrong BIC.

Most online banking apps validate the format of an IBAN and some suggest the matching BIC. Where available, a name check on the recipient gives an extra layer of safety. For a first payment, many people send a small amount first.

What a transfer from Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch abroad really costs

An international bank payment can cost rather more than the listed fee. You pay the transfer fee, sometimes fees charged by intermediary banks along the way and, most importantly, the exchange rate markup.

That exchange rate margin tends to be the largest cost even though it is not listed as a fee. A simple test: set the bank’s rate against the mid-market rate for the same moment and work out the difference on your amount.

For a lot of routes, a specialist provider is less expensive than a bank – mostly thanks to the rate. On GoldexPay we compare the amount that arrives with different services, so you can pick the cheapest route. You can always keep your account at Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch as the source of the money.