SWIFT/BIC code EVERCNBJHF1
EVERCNBJHF1 belongs to China Everbright Bank in Hefei, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EVERCNBJHF1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EVERCNBJ |
| Branch code | HF1 |
| Bank | China Everbright Bank |
| Branch | Hefei Branch |
| City | Hefei |
| Country | China |
The way the China Everbright Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EVER Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- HF1 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 code EVERCNBJHF1?
The code EVERCNBJHF1 belongs to Hefei Branch, a unit of China Everbright Bank in Hefei, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to China Everbright Bank in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at China Everbright Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EVERCNBJHF1, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in EVERCNBJHF1 mean?
EVER is the institution code of China Everbright Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and HF1 is the code of the department Hefei Branch.
What happens if I use EVERCNBJHF1 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check EVERCNBJHF1 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Everbright Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers 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.