SWIFT/BIC code ELGTCNS1251
ELGTCNS1251 belongs to The Eland Group China in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ELGTCNS1251 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ELGTCNS1 |
| Branch code | 251 |
| Bank | The Eland Group China |
| Branch | — |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
The way the The Eland Group China SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ELGT 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.
- 251 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ELGTCNS1251?
ELGTCNS1251 is the SWIFT/BIC code of The Eland Group China, part of The Eland Group China in Beijing, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ELGTCNS1251 mean?
ELGT is the institution code of The Eland Group China, CN stands for China, S1 is the location code and 251 is the code of the branch The Eland Group China.
How long does a transfer to The Eland Group China take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use ELGTCNS1 instead of ELGTCNS1251?
ELGTCNS1 points to the main office of The Eland Group China, while ELGTCNS1251 is The Eland Group China. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ELGTCNS1251.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at The Eland Group China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ELGTCNS1251, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to The Eland Group China in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.