SWIFT Code KOKSHKH1 — KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD, HONG KONG

About SWIFT Code KOKSHKH1 — KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD, HONG KONG

SWIFT code KOKSHKH1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD in HONG KONG, Hong Kong. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD for all outward international remittances from HONG KONG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KOKSHKH1

The code KOKSHKH1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KOKSHKH1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD account in HONG KONG, share SWIFT code KOKSHKH1 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD, HONG KONG must provide SWIFT code KOKSHKH1. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD in HONG KONG rely on SWIFT code KOKSHKH1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD →

How SWIFT Code KOKSHKH1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KOKSHKH1 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KOKSHKH1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KOKSHKH1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HONG KONG only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Hong Kong.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm KOKSHKH1 directly with KOKUSAI SECURITIES (HK) LTD's HONG KONG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.