SWIFT/BIC code KECSHKH1XXX
KECSHKH1XXX belongs to Kee Cheong Securities Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KECSHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KECSHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kee Cheong Securities Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Kee Cheong Securities Company Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KECS 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 uses BIC KECSHKH1XXX?
KECSHKH1XXX identifies the headquarters of Kee Cheong Securities Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Kee Cheong Securities Company Limited does not need a specific branch.
Is KECSHKH1 and KECSHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. KECSHKH1 is the short version of KECSHKH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Kee Cheong Securities Company Limited in Hong Kong.
How long does a transfer to Kee Cheong Securities Company Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of KECSHKH1XXX mean?
KECS is the bank code of Kee Cheong Securities Company Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter KECSHKH1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check KECSHKH1XXX against the details from Kee Cheong Securities Company Limited before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Kee Cheong Securities Company Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KECSHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.