SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHHZU
BEASCNSHHZU belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Hangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHHZU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | HZU |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Hangzhou Branch |
| City | Hangzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- HZU 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BEASCNSHHZU?
BEASCNSHHZU identifies Hangzhou Branch, part of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Hangzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHHZU, 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 BEASCNSHHZU?
BEASCNSH is the main office of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, while BEASCNSHHZU is Hangzhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BEASCNSHHZU if the recipient asks for it.
Has The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.