SWIFT/BIC code FIHSHKH1XXX
FIHSHKH1XXX belongs to First Shanghai Securities LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIHSHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIHSHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Shanghai Securities LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the First Shanghai Securities LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FIHS 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
Which institution is behind BIC FIHSHKH1XXX?
The code FIHSHKH1XXX belongs to the main office of First Shanghai Securities LTD in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to First Shanghai Securities LTD does not need a specific branch.
Are FIHSHKH1 and FIHSHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FIHSHKH1 is the short version of FIHSHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to First Shanghai Securities LTD in Hong Kong.
Does First Shanghai Securities LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FIHSHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for First Shanghai Securities LTD in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in FIHSHKH1XXX stand for?
FIHS is the institution code of First Shanghai Securities LTD, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at First Shanghai Securities LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FIHSHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use FIHSHKH1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check FIHSHKH1XXX against the details from First Shanghai Securities LTD before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.