SWIFT/BIC code BARBCN22XXX

BARBCN22XXX belongs to Bank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch in Guangzhou, China.

BARBCN22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARBCN22XXX
8-character codeBARBCN22
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch
BranchHead office
CityGuangzhou
CountryChina

How the Bank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

BARB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 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 BARBCN22XXX?

BARBCN22XXX identifies the head office of Bank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch in Guangzhou, China. Use it when a payment to Bank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch does not need a specific branch.

Does Bank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BARBCN22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Is BARBCN22 and BARBCN22XXX the same code?

Yes. BARBCN22 is the 8-character version of BARBCN22XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch in Guangzhou.

What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BARBCN22XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in BARBCN22XXX stand for?

BARB is the bank code of Bank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch, CN is the ISO code of China, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

What happens if I use BARBCN22XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARBCN22XXX against the details from Bank of Baroda Guangzhou Branch before sending.

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