SWIFT/BIC code ELGTCNS1254
ELGTCNS1254 belongs to The Eland Group China in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ELGTCNS1254 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ELGTCNS1 |
| Branch code | 254 |
| Bank | The Eland Group China |
| Branch | — |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the The Eland Group China SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 254 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 is behind SWIFT code ELGTCNS1254?
ELGTCNS1254 identifies The Eland Group China, a unit of The Eland Group China in Shanghai, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ELGTCNS1 instead of ELGTCNS1254?
ELGTCNS1 points to the head office of The Eland Group China, while ELGTCNS1254 is The Eland Group China. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ELGTCNS1254 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to The Eland Group China in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does The Eland Group China have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 19 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Eland Group China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in ELGTCNS1254 mean?
ELGT is the institution code of The Eland Group China, CN stands for China, S1 is the code for the city or region and 254 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. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.