SWIFT/BIC code YIWSHKH1XXX
YIWSHKH1XXX belongs to Ying Wah Securities Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YIWSHKH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YIWSHKH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ying Wah Securities Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Ying Wah Securities Company Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- YIWS 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 is behind BIC YIWSHKH1XXX?
YIWSHKH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Ying Wah Securities Company Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to Ying Wah Securities Company Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Ying Wah Securities Company Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of YIWSHKH1XXX mean?
YIWS is the bank code of Ying Wah Securities Company 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 Ying Wah Securities Company Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code YIWSHKH1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is YIWSHKH1 and YIWSHKH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. YIWSHKH1 is the 8-character version of YIWSHKH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Ying Wah Securities Company Limited in Hong Kong.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ying Wah Securities Company Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.