SWIFT/BIC code ELGTCNS1301
ELGTCNS1301 belongs to The Eland Group China in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ELGTCNS1301 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ELGTCNS1 |
| Branch code | 301 |
| 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.
- 301 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ELGTCNS1301?
ELGTCNS1301 identifies The Eland Group China, part of The Eland Group China in Shanghai, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ELGTCNS1301 mean?
ELGT is the bank code of The Eland Group China, CN stands for China, S1 is the code for the city or region and 301 is the code of the branch The Eland Group China.
How long does a transfer to The Eland Group China take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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 do I need for a transfer to an account at The Eland Group China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ELGTCNS1301, 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 is the best way to send money to The Eland Group China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.