SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHSZU
BEASCNSHSZU belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Suzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHSZU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | SZU |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Su Zhou Branch |
| City | Suzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SZU 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 BIC BEASCNSHSZU?
BEASCNSHSZU identifies Su Zhou Branch, a branch or department of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Suzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BEASCNSHSZU incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BEASCNSHSZU with the recipient before sending.
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 what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BEASCNSHSZU 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 SZU is the code of the branch Su Zhou Branch.
Can I use BEASCNSH instead of BEASCNSHSZU?
BEASCNSH is the main office of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, while BEASCNSHSZU points to Su Zhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BEASCNSHSZU if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHSZU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.