SWIFT/BIC code HIWSHKH1XXX

HIWSHKH1XXX belongs to Hing Wai Securities Co in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.

HIWSHKH1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHIWSHKH1XXX
8-character codeHIWSHKH1
Branch codeXXX
BankHing Wai Securities Co
BranchHead office
CityHong Kong
CountryHong Kong SAR China

The way the Hing Wai Securities Co SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HIWS 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 SWIFT code HIWSHKH1XXX?

HIWSHKH1XXX identifies the head office of Hing Wai Securities Co in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Hing Wai Securities Co does not need a specific branch.

Does Hing Wai Securities Co use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, HIWSHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Hing Wai Securities Co in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Hing Wai Securities Co?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HIWSHKH1XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HIWSHKH1XXX against the details from Hing Wai Securities Co before you confirm.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Hing Wai Securities Co?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HIWSHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What does each part of HIWSHKH1XXX mean?

HIWS is the institution code of Hing Wai Securities Co, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.