SWIFT/BIC code HASECNSHTIJ
HASECNSHTIJ belongs to Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited in Tianjin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HASECNSHTIJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HASECNSH |
| Branch code | TIJ |
| Bank | Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Tianjin Branch |
| City | Tianjin |
| Country | China |
The way the Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HASE 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.
- TIJ 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 BIC HASECNSHTIJ?
HASECNSHTIJ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tianjin Branch, part of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited in Tianjin, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HASECNSHTIJ, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in HASECNSHTIJ stand for?
HASE is the institution code of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and TIJ is the code of the department Tianjin Branch.
What happens if I use HASECNSHTIJ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HASECNSHTIJ with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HASECNSH instead of HASECNSHTIJ?
HASECNSH is the head office of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, while HASECNSHTIJ points to Tianjin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HASECNSHTIJ if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.