SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJSHI
BJCNCNBJSHI belongs to Bank of Beijing in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BJCNCNBJSHI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BJCNCNBJ |
| Branch code | SHI |
| Bank | Bank of Beijing |
| Branch | Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| 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.
- SHI 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 SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJSHI?
BJCNCNBJSHI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shanghai Branch, a unit of Bank of Beijing in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Beijing have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 19 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Beijing in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Beijing.
What happens if I use BJCNCNBJSHI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BJCNCNBJSHI against the details from Bank of Beijing before you confirm.
Can I use BJCNCNBJ instead of BJCNCNBJSHI?
BJCNCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of Beijing, while BJCNCNBJSHI points to Shanghai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BJCNCNBJSHI.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Beijing?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJSHI, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BJCNCNBJSHI mean?
BJCN is the bank code of Bank of Beijing, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and SHI identifies the branch Shanghai Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.