SWIFT/BIC code BKSHCNBJ310
BKSHCNBJ310 belongs to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Handan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKSHCNBJ310 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKSHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 310 |
| Bank | Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) |
| Branch | Handan Branch |
| City | Handan |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKSH 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.
- 310 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 BKSHCNBJ310?
BKSHCNBJ310 identifies Handan Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Handan, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKSHCNBJ310, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BKSHCNBJ310 mean?
BKSH is the bank code of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank), CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 310 identifies the department Handan Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BKSHCNBJ instead of BKSHCNBJ310?
BKSHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank), while BKSHCNBJ310 points to Handan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKSHCNBJ310.
What happens if I enter BKSHCNBJ310 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKSHCNBJ310 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.