SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHBXN
BEASCNSHBXN belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Xian, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHBXN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | BXN |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Xian Branch |
| City | Xian |
| Country | China |
The way the The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BEAS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BXN 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHBXN?
The code BEASCNSHBXN belongs to Xian Branch, part of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Xian, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BEASCNSH instead of BEASCNSHBXN?
BEASCNSH is the main office of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, while BEASCNSHBXN is Xian Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BEASCNSHBXN if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHBXN, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use BEASCNSHBXN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BEASCNSHBXN with the recipient before you confirm.
Has The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 35 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.