SWIFT/BIC code BKSHCNBJ314
BKSHCNBJ314 belongs to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Chengde, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKSHCNBJ314 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKSHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 314 |
| Bank | Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) |
| Branch | Chengde Branch |
| City | Chengde |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 314 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 branch is behind BIC BKSHCNBJ314?
The code BKSHCNBJ314 belongs to Chengde Branch, part of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Chengde, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKSHCNBJ instead of BKSHCNBJ314?
BKSHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank), while BKSHCNBJ314 is Chengde Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKSHCNBJ314 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank)?
Banks often 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 do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKSHCNBJ314, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank).
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.