SWIFT/BIC code KAWSHKH1XXX
KAWSHKH1XXX belongs to Kam Wah Securities Co. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KAWSHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KAWSHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kam Wah Securities Co. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Kam Wah Securities Co. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KAWS 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 uses BIC KAWSHKH1XXX?
The code KAWSHKH1XXX belongs to the head office of Kam Wah Securities Co. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Kam Wah Securities Co..
What happens if I enter KAWSHKH1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check KAWSHKH1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Is KAWSHKH1 and KAWSHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. KAWSHKH1 is the 8-character version of KAWSHKH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Kam Wah Securities Co. in Hong Kong.
Does Kam Wah Securities Co. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KAWSHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kam Wah Securities Co. in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Kam Wah Securities Co.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KAWSHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of KAWSHKH1XXX stand for?
KAWS is the institution code of Kam Wah Securities Co., HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.