SWIFT/BIC code CHVGCNS1XXX
CHVGCNS1XXX belongs to Bank of China Investment Management in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CHVGCNS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CHVGCNS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China Investment Management |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of China Investment Management SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CHVG 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 bank uses BIC CHVGCNS1XXX?
CHVGCNS1XXX identifies the headquarters of Bank of China Investment Management in Shanghai, China. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of China Investment Management does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China Investment Management?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CHVGCNS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in CHVGCNS1XXX mean?
CHVG is the bank code of Bank of China Investment Management, CN is the ISO code of China, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use CHVGCNS1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CHVGCNS1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Is CHVGCNS1 and CHVGCNS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CHVGCNS1 is the 8-character version of CHVGCNS1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of China Investment Management in Shanghai.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China Investment Management 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 faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.