SWIFT/BIC code HOTSHKH1XXX
HOTSHKH1XXX belongs to Hou Tak Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HOTSHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HOTSHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hou Tak Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Hou Tak Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HOTS 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/BIC code HOTSHKH1XXX?
HOTSHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Hou Tak Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Hou Tak Securities Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in HOTSHKH1XXX stand for?
HOTS is the bank code of Hou Tak Securities Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Hou Tak Securities Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HOTSHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hou Tak Securities Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Hou Tak Securities Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Hou Tak Securities Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HOTSHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Hou Tak Securities Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.