SWIFT/BIC code WAKEHKH1XXX
WAKEHKH1XXX belongs to Wai Keung Securities Co in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAKEHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAKEHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wai Keung Securities Co |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Wai Keung Securities Co SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WAKE 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 code WAKEHKH1XXX?
WAKEHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Wai Keung Securities Co in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Wai Keung Securities Co does not need a specific branch.
Is WAKEHKH1 and WAKEHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. WAKEHKH1 is the short version of WAKEHKH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Wai Keung Securities Co in Hong Kong.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wai Keung Securities Co in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often 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.
How long does a transfer to Wai Keung Securities Co take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of WAKEHKH1XXX mean?
WAKE is the institution code of Wai Keung Securities Co, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Wai Keung Securities Co?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WAKEHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.