SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHXXX
BEASCNSHXXX belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- XXX 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 BIC BEASCNSHXXX?
BEASCNSHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Shanghai, China. It is the code to use when a payment to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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. All of them are listed on the page of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited.
Is BEASCNSH and BEASCNSHXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BEASCNSH is the 8-character version of BEASCNSHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Shanghai.
What happens if I use BEASCNSHXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BEASCNSHXXX against the details from The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.