SWIFT/BIC code ABOCCNBJ380
ABOCCNBJ380 belongs to Agricultural Bank of China, The in Qingdao, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABOCCNBJ380 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABOCCNBJ |
| Branch code | 380 |
| Bank | Agricultural Bank of China, The |
| Branch | Qingdao Branch |
| City | Qingdao |
| Country | China |
The way the Agricultural Bank of China, The SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABOC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 380 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code ABOCCNBJ380?
ABOCCNBJ380 identifies Qingdao Branch, a unit of Agricultural Bank of China, The in Qingdao, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Agricultural Bank of China, The in China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use ABOCCNBJ instead of ABOCCNBJ380?
ABOCCNBJ points to the head office of Agricultural Bank of China, The, while ABOCCNBJ380 is Qingdao Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABOCCNBJ380.
What does each part of ABOCCNBJ380 stand for?
ABOC is the institution code of Agricultural Bank of China, The, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 380 is the code of the branch Qingdao Branch.
How long does a transfer to Agricultural Bank of China, The take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter ABOCCNBJ380 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABOCCNBJ380 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.