SWIFT/BIC code SHKLGB21XXX
SHKLGB21XXX belongs to Sun Hung Kai Securities (U.k.) Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHKLGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHKLGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sun Hung Kai Securities (U.k.) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Sun Hung Kai Securities (U.k.) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHKL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 is behind SWIFT code SHKLGB21XXX?
The code SHKLGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Sun Hung Kai Securities (U.k.) Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Sun Hung Kai Securities (U.k.) Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does Sun Hung Kai Securities (U.k.) Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SHKLGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sun Hung Kai Securities (U.k.) Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter SHKLGB21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SHKLGB21XXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of SHKLGB21XXX stand for?
SHKL is the institution code of Sun Hung Kai Securities (U.k.) Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sun Hung Kai Securities (U.k.) Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are SHKLGB21 and SHKLGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SHKLGB21 is the 8-character version of SHKLGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Sun Hung Kai Securities (U.k.) Limited in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.