SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHKMG
BEASCNSHKMG belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Kunming, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHKMG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | KMG |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Kunming Branch |
| City | Kunming |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- KMG 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 uses SWIFT code BEASCNSHKMG?
BEASCNSHKMG identifies Kunming Branch, a branch or department of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Kunming, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BEASCNSHKMG mean?
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 KMG identifies the branch Kunming Branch.
What happens if I use BEASCNSHKMG incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BEASCNSHKMG against the details from The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHKMG, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.