SWIFT/BIC code ADBNCNBJSHS

ADBNCNBJSHS belongs to Agricultural Development Bank of China, The in Hengshui, China.

ADBNCNBJSHS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeADBNCNBJSHS
8-character codeADBNCNBJ
Branch codeSHS
BankAgricultural Development Bank of China, The
BranchHengshui Branch
CityHengshui
CountryChina

How the Agricultural Development Bank of China, The SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ADBN 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.
SHS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ADBNCNBJSHS?

ADBNCNBJSHS identifies Hengshui Branch, a unit of Agricultural Development Bank of China, The in Hengshui, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Agricultural Development Bank of China, The in China?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter ADBNCNBJSHS with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ADBNCNBJSHS with the recipient before you confirm.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Agricultural Development Bank of China, The?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code ADBNCNBJSHS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Can I use ADBNCNBJ instead of ADBNCNBJSHS?

ADBNCNBJ is the head office of Agricultural Development Bank of China, The, while ADBNCNBJSHS points to Hengshui Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ADBNCNBJSHS.

What do the letters in ADBNCNBJSHS stand for?

ADBN is the institution code of Agricultural Development Bank of China, The, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and SHS identifies the branch Hengshui Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.