SWIFT/BIC code KMESHKH1XXX
KMESHKH1XXX belongs to Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited in Wan Chai, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KMESHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KMESHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wan Chai |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KMES 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 KMESHKH1XXX?
KMESHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited in Wan Chai, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited.
What do the letters in KMESHKH1XXX mean?
KMES is the institution code of Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KMESHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Is KMESHKH1 and KMESHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. KMESHKH1 is the 8-character version of KMESHKH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited in Wan Chai.
What is the best way to send money to Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.