SWIFT/BIC code ACHBCNS1XXX
ACHBCNS1XXX belongs to Aia Company, China Branch in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ACHBCNS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ACHBCNS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Aia Company, China Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the Aia Company, China Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ACHB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 institution uses BIC ACHBCNS1XXX?
The code ACHBCNS1XXX belongs to the main office of Aia Company, China Branch in Shanghai, China. Use it when you send money to an account at Aia Company, China Branch.
Does Aia Company, China Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ACHBCNS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Aia Company, China Branch in China, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need to send money to an account at Aia Company, China Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ACHBCNS1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ACHBCNS1XXX stand for?
ACHB is the bank code of Aia Company, China Branch, CN stands for China, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Aia Company, China Branch take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Is ACHBCNS1 and ACHBCNS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ACHBCNS1 is the short version of ACHBCNS1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Aia Company, China Branch in Shanghai.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.