SWIFT/BIC code KWAAHKH1XXX
KWAAHKH1XXX belongs to Skn Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KWAAHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KWAAHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Skn Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Skn Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KWAA 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 KWAAHKH1XXX?
KWAAHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Skn Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Skn Securities Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Skn Securities Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KWAAHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in KWAAHKH1XXX mean?
KWAA is the institution code of Skn Securities Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to Skn Securities Limited take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Are KWAAHKH1 and KWAAHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. KWAAHKH1 is the 8-character version of KWAAHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Skn Securities Limited in Hong Kong.
Does Skn Securities Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KWAAHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Skn Securities Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.