SWIFT/BIC code WIGSHKH1XXX
WIGSHKH1XXX belongs to Wing On Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WIGSHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WIGSHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wing On Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Wing On Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WIGS 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 uses BIC WIGSHKH1XXX?
WIGSHKH1XXX identifies the headquarters of Wing On Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Wing On Securities Limited.
Does Wing On Securities Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WIGSHKH1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Wing On Securities Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wing On Securities Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Wing On Securities Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is WIGSHKH1 and WIGSHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WIGSHKH1 is the short version of WIGSHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Wing On Securities Limited in Hong Kong.
What does each part of WIGSHKH1XXX mean?
WIGS is the bank code of Wing On Securities Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.