SWIFT/BIC code KWOHHKH1XXX
KWOHHKH1XXX belongs to Kwong Hing Co in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KWOHHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KWOHHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kwong Hing Co |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Kwong Hing Co SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KWOH 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 SWIFT/BIC code KWOHHKH1XXX?
KWOHHKH1XXX identifies the headquarters of Kwong Hing Co in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Kwong Hing Co.
What is the best way to send money to Kwong Hing Co?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Kwong Hing Co take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Kwong Hing Co?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KWOHHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of KWOHHKH1XXX mean?
KWOH is the bank code of Kwong Hing Co, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Is KWOHHKH1 and KWOHHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. KWOHHKH1 is the 8-character version of KWOHHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Kwong Hing Co in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.