SWIFT/BIC code WAFEHKH1XXX
WAFEHKH1XXX belongs to Wai Fat Securities Co in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAFEHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAFEHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wai Fat Securities Co |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kowloon |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Wai Fat Securities Co SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WAFE 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 code WAFEHKH1XXX?
The code WAFEHKH1XXX belongs to the main office of Wai Fat Securities Co in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Wai Fat Securities Co does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of WAFEHKH1XXX stand for?
WAFE is the bank code of Wai Fat Securities Co, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Wai Fat Securities Co?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WAFEHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Wai Fat Securities Co take in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Wai Fat Securities Co in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Wai Fat Securities Co have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WAFEHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Wai Fat Securities Co in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.