SWIFT/BIC code WFBIHKH1XXX
WFBIHKH1XXX belongs to Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WFBIHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WFBIHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WFBI 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code WFBIHKH1XXX?
WFBIHKH1XXX identifies the headquarters of Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch does not need a specific branch.
Are WFBIHKH1 and WFBIHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes. WFBIHKH1 is the short version of WFBIHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Does Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WFBIHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do I need to send money to an account at Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WFBIHKH1XXX, 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.
What does each part of WFBIHKH1XXX stand for?
WFBI is the bank code of Wells Fargo Bank N.a. Hong Kong Branch, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.