SWIFT/BIC code BINHCN2NSHA
BINHCN2NSHA belongs to Ningbo Commerce Bank in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BINHCN2NSHA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BINHCN2N |
| Branch code | SHA |
| Bank | Ningbo Commerce Bank |
| Branch | Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way the Ningbo Commerce Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BINH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2N Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SHA 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 uses SWIFT code BINHCN2NSHA?
The code BINHCN2NSHA belongs to Shanghai Branch, a branch or department of Ningbo Commerce Bank in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BINHCN2NSHA stand for?
BINH is the institution code of Ningbo Commerce Bank, CN stands for China, 2N is the code for the city or region and SHA is the code of the department Shanghai Branch.
Does Ningbo Commerce Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Ningbo Commerce Bank in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Ningbo Commerce Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Ningbo Commerce Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BINHCN2NSHA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BINHCN2N instead of BINHCN2NSHA?
BINHCN2N points to the head office of Ningbo Commerce Bank, while BINHCN2NSHA points to Shanghai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BINHCN2NSHA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.