SWIFT/BIC code DBSSCNSHSZN
DBSSCNSHSZN belongs to Dbs Bank (China) Limited in Shenzhen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DBSSCNSHSZN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DBSSCNSH |
| Branch code | SZN |
| Bank | Dbs Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Shenzhen Branch |
| City | Shenzhen |
| Country | China |
The way the Dbs Bank (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- SZN 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code DBSSCNSHSZN?
DBSSCNSHSZN identifies Shenzhen Branch, a unit of Dbs Bank (China) Limited in Shenzhen, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Dbs Bank (China) Limited in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use DBSSCNSHSZN with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DBSSCNSHSZN with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in DBSSCNSHSZN mean?
DBSS is the bank code of Dbs Bank (China) Limited, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and SZN is the code of the department Shenzhen Branch.
Can I use DBSSCNSH instead of DBSSCNSHSZN?
DBSSCNSH is the head office of Dbs Bank (China) Limited, while DBSSCNSHSZN points to Shenzhen Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DBSSCNSHSZN if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Dbs Bank (China) Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.