SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHWHN
BEASCNSHWHN belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Wuhan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHWHN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | WHN |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Wu Han Branch |
| City | Wuhan |
| 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.
- WHN 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 code BEASCNSHWHN?
The code BEASCNSHWHN belongs to Wu Han Branch, a branch or department of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Wuhan, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BEASCNSH instead of BEASCNSHWHN?
BEASCNSH is the head office of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, while BEASCNSHWHN points to Wu Han Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BEASCNSHWHN if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BEASCNSHWHN stand for?
BEAS is the bank code of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and WHN is the code of the branch Wu Han Branch.
Does The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
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 BEASCNSHWHN, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.