SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHNBO
BEASCNSHNBO belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Ningbo, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHNBO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | NBO |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Ningbo Branch |
| City | Ningbo |
| 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.
- NBO 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 uses SWIFT code BEASCNSHNBO?
BEASCNSHNBO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ningbo Branch, part of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Ningbo, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BEASCNSH instead of BEASCNSHNBO?
BEASCNSH is the head office of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, while BEASCNSHNBO points to Ningbo Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BEASCNSHNBO.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHNBO, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BEASCNSHNBO 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 NBO is the code of the department Ningbo Branch.
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.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.