SWIFT/BIC code ELGTCNS1255
ELGTCNS1255 belongs to The Eland Group China in Chengdu, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ELGTCNS1255 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ELGTCNS1 |
| Branch code | 255 |
| Bank | The Eland Group China |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chengdu |
| Country | China |
The way the The Eland Group China SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 255 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 code ELGTCNS1255?
ELGTCNS1255 identifies The Eland Group China, a branch or department of The Eland Group China in Chengdu, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Eland Group China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ELGTCNS1255, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ELGTCNS1 instead of ELGTCNS1255?
ELGTCNS1 points to the main office of The Eland Group China, while ELGTCNS1255 points to The Eland Group China. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ELGTCNS1255 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use ELGTCNS1255 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ELGTCNS1255 against the details from The Eland Group China before sending.
What do the letters in ELGTCNS1255 stand for?
ELGT is the institution code of The Eland Group China, CN stands for China, S1 is the location code and 255 identifies the branch The Eland Group China.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.