SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHZMQ
BEASCNSHZMQ belongs to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASCNSHZMQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASCNSH |
| Branch code | ZMQ |
| Bank | The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited |
| Branch | Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| 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.
- ZMQ 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 BEASCNSHZMQ?
BEASCNSHZMQ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch, part of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited got more 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.
What do the letters in BEASCNSHZMQ stand for?
BEAS is the institution code of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and ZMQ identifies the branch Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch.
Can I use BEASCNSH instead of BEASCNSHZMQ?
BEASCNSH points to the head office of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited, while BEASCNSHZMQ points to Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BEASCNSHZMQ if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEASCNSHZMQ, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. 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.