SWIFT/BIC code JCGSHKH1XXX
JCGSHKH1XXX belongs to Public Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | JCGSHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | JCGSHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Public Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Public Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- JCGS 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 JCGSHKH1XXX?
JCGSHKH1XXX identifies the head office of Public Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Public Securities Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Public Securities Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in JCGSHKH1XXX stand for?
JCGS is the institution code of Public Securities Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Public Securities Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, JCGSHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Public Securities Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Public Securities Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code JCGSHKH1XXX, 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.
How long does a transfer to Public Securities Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.