SWIFT/BIC code DBSSCNSHXXX

DBSSCNSHXXX belongs to Dbs Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai, China.

DBSSCNSHXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDBSSCNSHXXX
8-character codeDBSSCNSH
Branch codeXXX
BankDbs Bank (China) Limited
BranchHead office
CityShanghai
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.
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/BIC code DBSSCNSHXXX?

DBSSCNSHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Dbs Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai, China. It is the code to use when a payment to Dbs Bank (China) Limited does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Dbs Bank (China) Limited in China?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use DBSSCNSHXXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DBSSCNSHXXX with the recipient before sending.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Dbs Bank (China) Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code DBSSCNSHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of DBSSCNSHXXX mean?

DBSS is the bank code of Dbs Bank (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and XXX means the main office.

Are DBSSCNSH and DBSSCNSHXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. DBSSCNSH is the 8-character version of DBSSCNSHXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Dbs Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai.

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