SWIFT/BIC code BKSHCNBJ313
BKSHCNBJ313 belongs to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Zhangjiakou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKSHCNBJ313 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKSHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 313 |
| Bank | Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) |
| Branch | Zhangjiakou Branch |
| City | Zhangjiakou |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 313 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 BIC BKSHCNBJ313?
BKSHCNBJ313 identifies Zhangjiakou Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Zhangjiakou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
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 BKSHCNBJ313, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BKSHCNBJ313 mean?
BKSH is the institution code of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank), CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 313 is the code of the branch Zhangjiakou Branch.
Can I use BKSHCNBJ instead of BKSHCNBJ313?
BKSHCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank), while BKSHCNBJ313 is Zhangjiakou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKSHCNBJ313.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.