SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJFTZ
BJCNCNBJFTZ belongs to Bank of Beijing in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BJCNCNBJFTZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BJCNCNBJ |
| Branch code | FTZ |
| Bank | Bank of Beijing |
| Branch | Shanghai Ftz Business Center |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of Beijing SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BJCN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FTZ 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 is behind SWIFT code BJCNCNBJFTZ?
BJCNCNBJFTZ identifies Shanghai Ftz Business Center, a branch or department of Bank of Beijing in Shanghai, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Beijing?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJFTZ, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Beijing take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in BJCNCNBJFTZ stand for?
BJCN is the institution code of Bank of Beijing, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and FTZ identifies the branch Shanghai Ftz Business Center.
What happens if I use BJCNCNBJFTZ incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BJCNCNBJFTZ with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BJCNCNBJ instead of BJCNCNBJFTZ?
BJCNCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of Beijing, while BJCNCNBJFTZ points to Shanghai Ftz Business Center. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BJCNCNBJFTZ.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.