SWIFT/BIC code WOCSHKH1XXX
WOCSHKH1XXX belongs to Wocom Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WOCSHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WOCSHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wocom Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Wocom Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WOCS 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 is behind SWIFT code WOCSHKH1XXX?
WOCSHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Wocom Securities Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Wocom Securities Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in WOCSHKH1XXX stand for?
WOCS is the institution code of Wocom Securities Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Wocom Securities Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WOCSHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Wocom Securities Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, WOCSHKH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Wocom Securities Limited in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Wocom Securities Limited take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are WOCSHKH1 and WOCSHKH1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WOCSHKH1 is the 8-character version of WOCSHKH1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Wocom Securities Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.