SWIFT/BIC code CSHOHKH1XXX
CSHOHKH1XXX belongs to Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CSHOHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CSHOHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CSHO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC CSHOHKH1XXX?
CSHOHKH1XXX identifies the head office of Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CSHOHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Are CSHOHKH1 and CSHOHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CSHOHKH1 is the 8-character version of CSHOHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong.
What happens if I enter CSHOHKH1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CSHOHKH1XXX against the details from Cathay Securities (Hong Kong) Limited before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.