SWIFT/BIC code BSCHCNSHXXX
BSCHCNSHXXX belongs to Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCHCNSHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCHCNSH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- SH 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 BIC BSCHCNSHXXX?
The code BSCHCNSHXXX belongs to the head office of Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch in Shanghai, China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch.
What does each part of BSCHCNSHXXX mean?
BSCH is the bank code of Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BSCHCNSHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BSCHCNSHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is BSCHCNSH and BSCHCNSHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BSCHCNSH is the short version of BSCHCNSHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Santander, S.A. Shanghai Branch in Shanghai.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.