SWIFT/BIC code BKSHCNBJ316
BKSHCNBJ316 belongs to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Langfang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKSHCNBJ316 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKSHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 316 |
| Bank | Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) |
| Branch | Langfang Branch |
| City | Langfang |
| 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.
- 316 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 SWIFT code BKSHCNBJ316?
BKSHCNBJ316 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Langfang Branch, part of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Langfang, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKSHCNBJ316 stand for?
BKSH is the institution code of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank), CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 316 identifies the department Langfang Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKSHCNBJ316, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BKSHCNBJ instead of BKSHCNBJ316?
BKSHCNBJ is the main office of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank), while BKSHCNBJ316 points to Langfang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKSHCNBJ316 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.