SWIFT/BIC code PICSHKH1XXX
PICSHKH1XXX belongs to Ping An of China Securities (Hk) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICSHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICSHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ping An of China Securities (Hk) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Ping An of China Securities (Hk) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PICS 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 PICSHKH1XXX?
The code PICSHKH1XXX belongs to the main office of Ping An of China Securities (Hk) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Ping An of China Securities (Hk) does not need a specific branch.
Is PICSHKH1 and PICSHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. PICSHKH1 is the short version of PICSHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Ping An of China Securities (Hk) in Hong Kong.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Ping An of China Securities (Hk)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICSHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in PICSHKH1XXX stand for?
PICS is the institution code of Ping An of China Securities (Hk), HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Ping An of China Securities (Hk) in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Ping An of China Securities (Hk)?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.