SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHGZU
BEASCNSHGZU belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Guangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHGZU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | GZU |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Guangzhou Branch |
| City | Guangzhou |
| 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.
- GZU 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/BIC code BEASCNSHGZU?
The code BEASCNSHGZU belongs to Guangzhou Branch, a unit of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Guangzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BEASCNSHGZU with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BEASCNSHGZU with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BEASCNSHGZU stand for?
BEAS is the bank code of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and GZU identifies the department Guangzhou 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. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited take in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHGZU, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.