SWIFT/BIC code EWBKCNSHXXX
EWBKCNSHXXX belongs to East West Bank (China) LTD in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EWBKCNSHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EWBKCNSH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | East West Bank (China) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way the East West Bank (China) LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EWBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BIC EWBKCNSHXXX?
EWBKCNSHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of East West Bank (China) LTD in Shanghai, China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at East West Bank (China) LTD.
Does East West Bank (China) LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – EWBKCNSHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for East West Bank (China) LTD in China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at East West Bank (China) LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EWBKCNSHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in EWBKCNSHXXX stand for?
EWBK is the institution code of East West Bank (China) LTD, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I enter EWBKCNSHXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check EWBKCNSHXXX against the details from East West Bank (China) LTD before sending.
Is EWBKCNSH and EWBKCNSHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. EWBKCNSH is the 8-character version of EWBKCNSHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach East West Bank (China) LTD in Shanghai.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.