SWIFT/BIC code BKSHCNBJ318
BKSHCNBJ318 belongs to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Hengshui, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKSHCNBJ318 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKSHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 318 |
| Bank | Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) |
| Branch | Hengshui Branch |
| City | Hengshui |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 318 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 SWIFT code BKSHCNBJ318?
BKSHCNBJ318 identifies Hengshui Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in Hengshui, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BKSHCNBJ318 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 code for the city or region and 318 identifies the department Hengshui Branch.
Has Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank) in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank).
What happens if I enter BKSHCNBJ318 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKSHCNBJ318 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BKSHCNBJ instead of BKSHCNBJ318?
BKSHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank), while BKSHCNBJ318 is Hengshui Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKSHCNBJ318 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Hebei (Formerly Shijiazhuang City Commercial Bank)?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.