SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHCSA
BEASCNSHCSA belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Changsha, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHCSA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | CSA |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Changsha Branch |
| City | Changsha |
| Country | China |
How the The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- CSA 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 is behind SWIFT code BEASCNSHCSA?
The code BEASCNSHCSA belongs to Changsha Branch, a branch or department of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Changsha, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BEASCNSHCSA stand for?
BEAS is the bank code of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and CSA is the code of the branch Changsha Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHCSA, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BEASCNSH instead of BEASCNSHCSA?
BEASCNSH points to the main office of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, while BEASCNSHCSA is Changsha Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BEASCNSHCSA if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.