XHKGHKHH — THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LTD
XHKGHKHH is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LTD in CENTRAL, Hong Kong — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
XHKGHKHH is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LTD in CENTRAL, Hong Kong. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LTD |
| 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 XHKGHKHH belong to?
The SWIFT code XHKGHKHH identifies THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LTD 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 XHKGHKHH mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of XHKGHKHH are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (XHKG) represent the bank code for THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LTD; 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 XHKGHKHH active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) XHKGHKHH 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 XHKGHKHH instead of XHKGHKHH?
Yes. The 8-character code XHKGHKHH represents the primary headquarters of THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LTD. The 11-character code XHKGHKHH targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to XHKGHKHH (or XHKGHKHHXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to XHKGHKHH?
The physical address registered for XHKGHKHH is: FLOOR 8, TWO EXCHANGE SQUARE, 8 CONNAUGHT PLACE, 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).