SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHSHA
BEASCNSHSHA belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHSHA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | SHA |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| 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.
- SHA 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHSHA?
BEASCNSHSHA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shanghai Branch, part of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHSHA, 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.
Can I use BEASCNSH instead of BEASCNSHSHA?
BEASCNSH points to the main office of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, while BEASCNSHSHA is Shanghai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BEASCNSHSHA.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 35 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in China. All of them are listed on the page of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.