SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHTJN
BEASCNSHTJN belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Tianjin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHTJN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | TJN |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Tian Jin Branch |
| City | Tianjin |
| 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.
- TJN 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHTJN?
BEASCNSHTJN identifies Tian Jin Branch, a branch or department of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Tianjin, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHTJN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BEASCNSHTJN stand for?
BEAS is the institution code of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and TJN identifies the branch Tian Jin Branch.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster 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 the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use BEASCNSHTJN incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BEASCNSHTJN with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.