SWIFT/BIC code SAWYHKH1XXX
SAWYHKH1XXX belongs to San Wan Yuan and Co in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAWYHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAWYHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | San Wan Yuan and Co |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the San Wan Yuan and Co SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAWY 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SAWYHKH1XXX?
The code SAWYHKH1XXX belongs to the main office of San Wan Yuan and Co in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at San Wan Yuan and Co.
Is SAWYHKH1 and SAWYHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SAWYHKH1 is the short version of SAWYHKH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to San Wan Yuan and Co in Hong Kong.
How long does a transfer to San Wan Yuan and Co take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to San Wan Yuan and Co?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SAWYHKH1XXX mean?
SAWY is the institution code of San Wan Yuan and Co, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at San Wan Yuan and Co?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SAWYHKH1XXX, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.