SWIFT/BIC code ELGTCNS1253
ELGTCNS1253 belongs to The Eland Group China in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ELGTCNS1253 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ELGTCNS1 |
| Branch code | 253 |
| Bank | The Eland Group China |
| Branch | — |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 253 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 ELGTCNS1253?
ELGTCNS1253 is the SWIFT/BIC code of The Eland Group China, a unit of The Eland Group China in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Eland Group China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in ELGTCNS1253 stand for?
ELGT is the institution code of The Eland Group China, CN is the ISO code of China, S1 is the location code and 253 identifies the branch The Eland Group China.
Can I use ELGTCNS1 instead of ELGTCNS1253?
ELGTCNS1 points to the head office of The Eland Group China, while ELGTCNS1253 points to The Eland Group China. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ELGTCNS1253.
Does The Eland Group China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 19 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Eland Group China in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of The Eland Group China.
What happens if I use ELGTCNS1253 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ELGTCNS1253 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.