SWIFT/BIC code BKSHCNBJ317
BKSHCNBJ317 belongs to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Cangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKSHCNBJ317 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKSHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 317 |
| Bank | Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) |
| Branch | Bank of Hebei Cangzhou Branch |
| City | Cangzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 317 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 is behind BIC BKSHCNBJ317?
BKSHCNBJ317 identifies Bank of Hebei Cangzhou Branch, part of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Cangzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKSHCNBJ instead of BKSHCNBJ317?
BKSHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank), while BKSHCNBJ317 points to Bank of Hebei Cangzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKSHCNBJ317 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Money transfer services are often faster 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 BKSHCNBJ317, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Has Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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).
What do the letters in BKSHCNBJ317 stand for?
BKSH is the bank code of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank), CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 317 identifies the department Bank of Hebei Cangzhou Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.