SIGAHKHH — THE SHIGA BANK, LTD., HONG KONG BRANCH
SIGAHKHH is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE SHIGA BANK, LTD., HONG KONG BRANCH in CENTRAL, Hong Kong — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SIGAHKHH is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE SHIGA BANK, LTD., HONG KONG BRANCH in CENTRAL, Hong Kong. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | THE SHIGA BANK, LTD., HONG KONG BRANCH |
| Country | Hong Kong (HK) |
| Location Code | HH |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SIGAHKHH belong to?
The SWIFT code SIGAHKHH identifies THE SHIGA BANK, LTD., HONG KONG BRANCH in CENTRAL, Hong Kong. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SIGAHKHH mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SIGAHKHH are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SIGA) represent the bank code for THE SHIGA BANK, LTD., HONG KONG BRANCH; characters 5-6 (HK) indicate the country code for Hong Kong; characters 7-8 (HH) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SIGAHKHH active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SIGAHKHH is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'HH' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SIGAHKHH instead of SIGAHKHH?
Yes. The 8-character code SIGAHKHH represents the primary headquarters of THE SHIGA BANK, LTD., HONG KONG BRANCH. The 11-character code SIGAHKHH targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SIGAHKHH (or SIGAHKHHXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SIGAHKHH?
The physical address registered for SIGAHKHH is: UNIT 1001, FLOOR 10, HENLEY, BUILDING 5 QUEEUES ROAD, CENTRAL, Hong Kong. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).