SWIFT/BIC code FAASHKH1XXX
FAASHKH1XXX belongs to Far Asia Securities Co LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FAASHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FAASHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Far Asia Securities Co LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Far Asia Securities Co LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FAAS 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 uses BIC FAASHKH1XXX?
FAASHKH1XXX identifies the headquarters of Far Asia Securities Co LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Far Asia Securities Co LTD.
Are FAASHKH1 and FAASHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. FAASHKH1 is the 8-character version of FAASHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Far Asia Securities Co LTD in Hong Kong.
How long does it take to send money to Far Asia Securities Co LTD in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Far Asia Securities Co LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FAASHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of FAASHKH1XXX stand for?
FAAS is the bank code of Far Asia Securities Co LTD, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Far Asia Securities Co LTD use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FAASHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Far Asia Securities Co LTD in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.