SWIFT/BIC code DBSSCNSHHZU

DBSSCNSHHZU belongs to Dbs Bank (China) Limited in Hangzhou, China.

DBSSCNSHHZU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDBSSCNSHHZU
8-character codeDBSSCNSH
Branch codeHZU
BankDbs Bank (China) Limited
BranchHangzhou
CityHangzhou
CountryChina

How the Dbs Bank (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC works

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

DBSS 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.
HZU 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code DBSSCNSHHZU?

DBSSCNSHHZU identifies Hangzhou, a branch or department of Dbs Bank (China) Limited in Hangzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter DBSSCNSHHZU incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DBSSCNSHHZU against the details from Dbs Bank (China) Limited before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Dbs Bank (China) Limited take in China?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Dbs Bank (China) Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code DBSSCNSHHZU, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Can I use DBSSCNSH instead of DBSSCNSHHZU?

DBSSCNSH is the head office of Dbs Bank (China) Limited, while DBSSCNSHHZU points to Hangzhou. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DBSSCNSHHZU.

Does Dbs Bank (China) Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Dbs Bank (China) Limited in China. You can see them all on the bank page.

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