SWIFT Code CMBIHKH1 — CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED, HONG KONG

About SWIFT Code CMBIHKH1 — CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED, HONG KONG

SWIFT code CMBIHKH1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED in HONG KONG, Hong Kong. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED for all outward international remittances from HONG KONG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CMBIHKH1

The code CMBIHKH1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CMBIHKH1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED account in HONG KONG, share SWIFT code CMBIHKH1 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED, HONG KONG must provide SWIFT code CMBIHKH1. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED in HONG KONG rely on SWIFT code CMBIHKH1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code CMBIHKH1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CMBIHKH1 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CMBIHKH1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CMBIHKH1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HONG KONG only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Hong Kong.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CMBIHKH1 directly with CMB INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LIMITED's HONG KONG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.