SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJSAN
BJCNCNBJSAN belongs to Bank of Beijing in Xian, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BJCNCNBJSAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BJCNCNBJ |
| Branch code | SAN |
| Bank | Bank of Beijing |
| Branch | Xian Branch |
| City | Xian |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of Beijing SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SAN 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 SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJSAN?
The code BJCNCNBJSAN belongs to Xian Branch, a unit of Bank of Beijing in Xian, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BJCNCNBJSAN stand for?
BJCN is the bank code of Bank of Beijing, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and SAN is the code of the branch Xian Branch.
Can I use BJCNCNBJ instead of BJCNCNBJSAN?
BJCNCNBJ is the head office of Bank of Beijing, while BJCNCNBJSAN points to Xian Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BJCNCNBJSAN.
Has Bank of Beijing got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 19 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Beijing in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Beijing?
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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Beijing?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJSAN, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.