STBCHKHH — SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN WITH LIMITED LIABILITY)
STBCHKHH is the SWIFT/BIC code for SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN WITH LIMITED LIABILITY) in CENTRAL, Hong Kong — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
STBCHKHH is the SWIFT/BIC code for SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN WITH LIMITED LIABILITY) in CENTRAL, Hong Kong. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN WITH LIMITED LIABILITY) |
| 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 STBCHKHH belong to?
The SWIFT code STBCHKHH identifies SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN WITH LIMITED LIABILITY) 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 STBCHKHH mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of STBCHKHH are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (STBC) represent the bank code for SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN WITH LIMITED LIABILITY); 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 STBCHKHH active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) STBCHKHH 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 STBCHKHH instead of STBCHKHH?
Yes. The 8-character code STBCHKHH represents the primary headquarters of SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN WITH LIMITED LIABILITY). The 11-character code STBCHKHH targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to STBCHKHH (or STBCHKHHXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to STBCHKHH?
The physical address registered for STBCHKHH is: 1 CONNAUGHT ROAD, 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).