SWIFT/BIC code BSHLCNS1XXX

BSHLCNS1XXX belongs to Barings in Shanghai, China.

BSHLCNS1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBSHLCNS1XXX
8-character codeBSHLCNS1
Branch codeXXX
BankBarings
BranchHead office
CityShanghai
CountryChina

How the Barings SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BSHL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
S1 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 is behind SWIFT code BSHLCNS1XXX?

BSHLCNS1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Barings in Shanghai, China. It is the code to use when a payment to Barings does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I enter BSHLCNS1XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BSHLCNS1XXX against the details from Barings before you confirm.

Does Barings have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BSHLCNS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Barings in China, so there is no branch code to choose.

Is BSHLCNS1 and BSHLCNS1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. BSHLCNS1 is the 8-character version of BSHLCNS1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Barings in Shanghai.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Barings?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BSHLCNS1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What do the letters in BSHLCNS1XXX stand for?

BSHL is the bank code of Barings, CN stands for China, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.