SWIFT/BIC code WATEHKH1XXX
WATEHKH1XXX belongs to Wah Thai Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WATEHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WATEHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wah Thai Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Wah Thai Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WATE 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 uses SWIFT code WATEHKH1XXX?
WATEHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Wah Thai Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Wah Thai Securities Limited.
What happens if I use WATEHKH1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check WATEHKH1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Are WATEHKH1 and WATEHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WATEHKH1 is the 8-character version of WATEHKH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Wah Thai Securities Limited in Hong Kong.
Does Wah Thai Securities Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WATEHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Wah Thai Securities Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Wah Thai Securities Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WATEHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of WATEHKH1XXX mean?
WATE is the bank code of Wah Thai Securities Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.