SWIFT/BIC code WIGTHKH1XXX
WIGTHKH1XXX belongs to Wing Tak and Co in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WIGTHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WIGTHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wing Tak and Co |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Wing Tak and Co SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WIGT 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 BIC WIGTHKH1XXX?
WIGTHKH1XXX identifies the head office of Wing Tak and Co in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Wing Tak and Co.
Are WIGTHKH1 and WIGTHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. WIGTHKH1 is the short version of WIGTHKH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Wing Tak and Co in Hong Kong.
What happens if I use WIGTHKH1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WIGTHKH1XXX against the details from Wing Tak and Co before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wing Tak and Co?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in WIGTHKH1XXX mean?
WIGT is the institution code of Wing Tak and Co, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Wing Tak and Co?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WIGTHKH1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.