SWIFT/BIC code CTCBCNSH870
CTCBCNSH870 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBCNSH870 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBCNSH |
| Branch code | 870 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way the Ctbc Bank Co., LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CTCB 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.
- 870 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 branch is behind SWIFT code CTCBCNSH870?
CTCBCNSH870 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch, a branch or department of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CTCBCNSH870 mean?
CTCB is the bank code of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and 870 identifies the department Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch.
Can I use CTCBCNSH instead of CTCBCNSH870?
CTCBCNSH is the head office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBCNSH870 is Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CTCBCNSH870 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
Has Ctbc Bank Co., LTD got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD.
How long does it take to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.