Free directory of all 71 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in HONG KONG. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Hong Kong's CHATS system supports real-time gross settlement in HKD, USD, EUR, and RMB — one of the only RTGS platforms globally to clear four currencies natively — reflecting the territory's unique role as the world's primary offshore renminbi hub. HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Bank of China (Hong Kong) dominate correspondent banking, and Hong Kong processes more cross-border RMB payments than any other jurisdiction outside mainland China.
| RTGS / Settlement System | CHATS (Clearing House Automated Transfer System) |
|---|---|
| Currency | HKD — Hong Kong Dollar |
| Central Bank | Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | Same day (CHATS); 1–2 days (international) |
Hong Kong banks do not use IBANs. Provide the account number (typically 9–12 digits), the bank's SWIFT/BIC code, and the bank branch code. For RMB payments, also confirm whether the account is a CNH (offshore RMB) or CNY (onshore RMB) account.
Yes. Hong Kong is the world's largest CNH (offshore renminbi) centre. Banks such as HSBC HK, Bank of China HK, and Hang Seng can receive RMB via SWIFT and settle in real time through the HKMA's RMB RTGS system.
USD and HKD wires from North America or Europe usually arrive in 1–2 business days. Same-day settlement is possible for wires received before Hong Kong's local cut-off times, particularly for HKD and USD denominated in CHATS.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 71