When adding a Hong Kong bank account, please ensure the following information is correctly selected or entered:
● Bank Code: A 3-digit identification code. For example, 004 for HSBC, 024 for Hang Seng Bank.Some banks have multiple codes, e.g. Bank of China (Hong Kong) uses 012, 014, 019, etc.
● Bank Account Number: The account number may differ from the number printed on your bank card.You may find your actual account number by referring to the guidance below.
How to Find Your Bank Account Number? 1. Bank monthly statement 2. Account opening documents 3. Online banking / mobile banking app 4. Bank card / passbook (account number printed on some cards)
Examples of Selected Banks Below are bank codes and sample account numbers for reference only. Please refer to your actual bank statement or card for accurate information.
Account number: usually 10–12 digits Bank Code: 004 Sample Account No.: 123456**9001
- 【Bank of China (Hong Kong)】
One BOCHK card may link to multiple accounts. Please confirm via bank statement, app or online banking. Account number: usually 11 digits Bank Code: consult your bank, typically 012
Sample Account No.:
HKD: 61111****67 (do not include prefix 012) USD / CNY: 61191****63 (do not include prefix 012)
Account number: usually 10–12 digits Bank Code: 024 Sample Account No.: 123456**9012
- 【Standard Chartered Hong Kong】
Account number: usually 11 digits or letters Bank Code: consult your bank, typically 003 Sample Account No.: 433888***81
Account number: usually 12 digits Bank Code: consult your bank, typically 072 Sample Account No.: 8708131**450
- 【CITIC Bank International】
Account number: usually 12 digits Bank Code: 018
Sample Account No.:
HKD: 7358****8888 (do not include prefix 018) USD: 7350****0000 (do not include prefix 018)
Account number: usually 11 digits Bank Code: 020 Sample Account No.: 123***8912 (do not include prefix 020)
Account number: usually 10–11 digits Bank Code: 250 (Citibank HK) / 006 (Citibank N.A.) Branch Code: 390 (Citibank HK) / 790 (Citibank N.A.) Sample Account No.: 3901234**78
Note: If your account number shown on statement is 8 digits, please add the branch code 390 or 790 before the 8-digit number.
- 【China Construction Bank (Asia)】
Account number: usually 11–12 digits Bank Code: consult your bank, typically 009 Sample Account No.: 63188***8888
- 【Nanyang Commercial Bank】
Account number: usually 11 digits Bank Code: 043
Sample Account No.:
HKD: 466612**561 (do not include prefix 043) USD / CNY: 466612**562 (do not include prefix 043)
- 【China Merchants Bank Hong Kong Branch】
Account number: usually 16 digits Bank Code: 238 Sample Account No.: 6212998608**8888
Account number: usually 12 digits Bank Code: 387 Sample Account No.: 888812***678
Account number: usually 11–13 digits Bank Code: 389 Sample Account No.: 74945*****234 (include prefix 749)
- 【Minsheng Bank Hong Kong Branch】
Account number: usually 9 digits Bank Code: 353 Sample Account No.: 1234***89
Account number: usually 10–11 digits Account number may be printed on the card; otherwise refer to bank statement. Bank Code: 040 Sample Account No.: 7168****888
- 【Chiyu Banking Corporation】
Account number: usually 11 digits Account number may be printed on the card; otherwise refer to bank statement. Bank Code: 039 Sample Account No.: 74508***888
Account number: usually 12 digits Bank Code: 016 Sample Account No.: 9861234***89 (do not include prefix 016)
Account number: usually 12 digits Bank Code: 035 Branch Code: 802 Sample Account No.: 1234589 Account No. to be entered: 8021234589 (add branch code 802 in front)
Account number: usually 14 digits Bank Code: 393 Branch Code: 753 Sample Account No.: 888292813 Account No. to be entered: 753888292813 (add branch code 753 in front)
- 【Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)】
Account number: usually 11–12 digits Bank Code: 382 Sample Account No.: 55612345**89 (do not include prefix 382)
Account number: usually 12 digits Bank Code: 388 Sample Account No.: 75688888**88 (do not include prefix 388)
- 【PAO Bank (Ping An OneConnect Bank)】
Account number: usually 13 digits Bank Code: 392 Sample Account No.: 7522000000**0
- 【Shanghai Commercial Bank】
Account number: usually 11 digits Bank Code: 025 Sample Account No.: 3288888**88
Account number: usually 14 digits Bank Code: 345
Sample Account No.:
HKD: 2888011123**61 USD: 2888012345**81 CNY: 288801345**891
For bank codes and account numbers of other Hong Kong banks, please contact the respective bank’s customer service for confirmation before entering.
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