SWIFT/BIC code HSBCCNSHWUN
HSBCCNSHWUN belongs to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in Wuhan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCCNSHWUN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCCNSH |
| Branch code | WUN |
| Bank | HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wuhan |
| Country | China |
The way the HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC 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.
- WUN 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 HSBCCNSHWUN?
HSBCCNSHWUN is the SWIFT/BIC code of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, part of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in Wuhan, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 35 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HSBCCNSHWUN mean?
HSBC is the institution code of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and WUN identifies the department HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited.
Can I use HSBCCNSH instead of HSBCCNSHWUN?
HSBCCNSH is the head office of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, while HSBCCNSHWUN is HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCCNSHWUN.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited in China?
Many banks add 1–3% 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 a transfer to HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.