SWIFT Code HDFCHKHH — HDFC BANK LTD, KOWLOON

About SWIFT Code HDFCHKHH — HDFC BANK LTD, KOWLOON

SWIFT code HDFCHKHH is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HDFC BANK LTD in KOWLOON, 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 HDFC BANK LTD for all outward international remittances from KOWLOON. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HDFCHKHH

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

When to Use SWIFT Code HDFCHKHH

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HDFC BANK LTD account in KOWLOON, share SWIFT code HDFCHKHH 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 HDFC BANK LTD, KOWLOON must provide SWIFT code HDFCHKHH. 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 HDFC BANK LTD in KOWLOON rely on SWIFT code HDFCHKHH 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 HDFC BANK LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HDFC BANK LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HDFC BANK LTD →

How SWIFT Code HDFCHKHH Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HDFCHKHH 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 HDFC BANK LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HDFC BANK LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HDFCHKHH

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HDFCHKHH uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KOWLOON 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 HDFCHKHH directly with HDFC BANK LTD's KOWLOON branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.