SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHCTC
BEASCNSHCTC belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHCTC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | CTC |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | China Treasury Center |
| City | Shanghai |
| 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.
- CTC 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 BIC BEASCNSHCTC?
BEASCNSHCTC identifies China Treasury Center, part of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Shanghai, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHCTC, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use BEASCNSHCTC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BEASCNSHCTC against the details from The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited before you confirm.
Does The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 35 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.