HVBKHKHH — WOORI BANK, HONG KONG
HVBKHKHH is the SWIFT/BIC code for WOORI BANK, HONG KONG in CENTRAL, Hong Kong — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
HVBKHKHH is the SWIFT/BIC code for WOORI BANK, HONG KONG in CENTRAL, Hong Kong. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | WOORI BANK, HONG KONG |
| Country | Hong Kong (HK) |
| Location Code | HH |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code HVBKHKHH belong to?
The SWIFT code HVBKHKHH identifies WOORI BANK, HONG KONG in CENTRAL, Hong Kong. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code HVBKHKHH mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of HVBKHKHH are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HVBK) represent the bank code for WOORI BANK, HONG KONG; characters 5-6 (HK) indicate the country code for Hong Kong; characters 7-8 (HH) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code HVBKHKHH active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) HVBKHKHH is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'HH' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code HVBKHKHH instead of HVBKHKHH?
Yes. The 8-character code HVBKHKHH represents the primary headquarters of WOORI BANK, HONG KONG. The 11-character code HVBKHKHH targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to HVBKHKHH (or HVBKHKHHXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to HVBKHKHH?
The physical address registered for HVBKHKHH is: SUITE 1401, 2 PACIFIC PLACE, 88 QUEENSWUE, CENTRAL, Hong Kong. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).