SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHZHI
BEASCNSHZHI belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Zhuhai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHZHI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | ZHI |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Zhu Hai Branch |
| City | Zhuhai |
| 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.
- ZHI 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 BIC BEASCNSHZHI?
BEASCNSHZHI identifies Zhu Hai Branch, a branch or department of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Zhuhai, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BEASCNSHZHI with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BEASCNSHZHI against the details from The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited before you confirm.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BEASCNSHZHI mean?
BEAS is the bank code of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and ZHI identifies the department Zhu Hai Branch.
Can I use BEASCNSH instead of BEASCNSHZHI?
BEASCNSH is the head office of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, while BEASCNSHZHI points to Zhu Hai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BEASCNSHZHI if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.