SWIFT/BIC code SESHHKH1XXX
SESHHKH1XXX belongs to Shanghai Hongkong International Securities LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SESHHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SESHHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shanghai Hongkong International Securities LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Shanghai Hongkong International Securities LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SESH 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SESHHKH1XXX?
SESHHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Shanghai Hongkong International Securities LTD. in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Shanghai Hongkong International Securities LTD. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Shanghai Hongkong International Securities LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of SESHHKH1XXX mean?
SESH is the institution code of Shanghai Hongkong International Securities LTD., HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Shanghai Hongkong International Securities LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SESHHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Are SESHHKH1 and SESHHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SESHHKH1 is the short version of SESHHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Shanghai Hongkong International Securities LTD. in Hong Kong.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Shanghai Hongkong International Securities LTD. in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.