SWIFT/BIC code BSCHCNBJXXX
BSCHCNBJXXX belongs to Banco Santander S.A. Beijing Branch in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCHCNBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Santander S.A. Beijing Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
The way the Banco Santander S.A. Beijing Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSCH 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.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code BSCHCNBJXXX?
BSCHCNBJXXX identifies the headquarters of Banco Santander S.A. Beijing Branch in Beijing, China. Use it when a payment to Banco Santander S.A. Beijing Branch does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BSCHCNBJXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BSCHCNBJXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Santander S.A. Beijing Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BSCHCNBJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BSCHCNBJXXX stand for?
BSCH is the bank code of Banco Santander S.A. Beijing Branch, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Banco Santander S.A. Beijing Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BSCHCNBJXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Santander S.A. Beijing Branch in China, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Banco Santander S.A. Beijing Branch take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money 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.