SWIFT Code UBSWHKHH — UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH, HONG KONG

About SWIFT Code UBSWHKHH — UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH, HONG KONG

SWIFT code UBSWHKHH is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH 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 UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH 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 UBSWHKHH

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

When to Use SWIFT Code UBSWHKHH

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH account in HONG KONG, share SWIFT code UBSWHKHH 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 UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH, HONG KONG must provide SWIFT code UBSWHKHH. 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 UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH in HONG KONG rely on SWIFT code UBSWHKHH 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 UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH →

How SWIFT Code UBSWHKHH Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code UBSWHKHH 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 UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code UBSWHKHH

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter UBSWHKHH 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 UBSWHKHH directly with UBS AG HONG KONG BRANCH's HONG KONG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.