BKCHHKHHCLS - SWIFT / BIC Code - BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED - HONG KONG
BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED - BKCHHKHHCLS SWIFT CODE DETAILS | |
| SWIFT CODE | BKCHHKHHCLS |
|---|---|
| SWIFT CODE (8 characters) | BKCHHKHH |
| BANK NAME | BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED |
| BANK BRANCH | (CLS CONTROL BRANCH) |
| BRANCH CODE | CLS |
| COUNTRY |  HONG KONG (HK) |
| CITY | HONG KONG |
| ADDRESS | - |
| ZIP / POSTAL CODE | - |
| CODE STATUS | Active |
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SWIFT Code BKCHHKHHCLS Breakdown
- SWIFT Digits:
- 11 - This swift code references a branch office of BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED.
- Institution / Bank Code:
- BKCH - This is the institution / bank code assigned to BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED.
- Country Code:
- HK - This is the 2-letter country code associated with HONG KONG (HK).
- Location Code:
- HH - This represents the location code, and the second digit/character has a value of "H". This means it's an active code.
- Branch Code:
- CLS - This code value means that this is not the primary office of the bank but rather a branch: (CLS CONTROL BRANCH) bank branch of BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED.
- Primary Office SWIFT:
- BKCHHKHHXXX - BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED's primary office swift / bic code.
SWIFT Codes Frequently Asked Questions
What are SWIFT codes?
A SWIFT code is a set of 8 or 11 digits that uniquely identify a bank branch. You'll need to use one when sending money internationally.
If you want to send money to BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED, registered at - in HONG KONG, HONG KONG you will need the BKCHHKHHXXX SWIFT code.
What are BIC codes?
BIC code is just a different name for SWIFT code.
Both represent a sequence of either 8 or 11 digits which include a bank code, a country code, a location code, and a branch code — all of which are combined to identify an individual bank branch.
Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?
Not all bank branches have a SWIFT code. When you can't find the code for your specific branch, you can use the bank’s primary office swift.
Do you need a SWIFT code for international transfers?
When you send money internationally, you need a SWIFT / BIC code. Without it, your bank can't identify the exact bank where the money needs to be sent.