SWIFT/BIC code HNBKCNBS916
HNBKCNBS916 belongs to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HNBKCNBS916 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HNBKCNBS |
| Branch code | 916 |
| Bank | Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. |
| Branch | Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HNBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 916 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 HNBKCNBS916?
HNBKCNBS916 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shanghai Branch, a unit of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HNBKCNBS916, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of HNBKCNBS916 mean?
HNBK is the institution code of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD., CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the location code and 916 identifies the branch Shanghai Branch.
Can I use HNBKCNBS instead of HNBKCNBS916?
HNBKCNBS is the main office of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD., while HNBKCNBS916 points to Shanghai Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HNBKCNBS916 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.