SWIFT/BIC code HXBKCNBJ040
HXBKCNBJ040 belongs to Hua Xia Bank in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HXBKCNBJ040 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HXBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 040 |
| Bank | Hua Xia Bank |
| Branch | Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the Hua Xia Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HXBK 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.
- 040 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 uses SWIFT code HXBKCNBJ040?
HXBKCNBJ040 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shanghai Branch, a unit of Hua Xia Bank in Shanghai, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Hua Xia Bank?
Banks often 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.
Can I use HXBKCNBJ instead of HXBKCNBJ040?
HXBKCNBJ points to the head office of Hua Xia Bank, while HXBKCNBJ040 points to Shanghai Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HXBKCNBJ040.
Has Hua Xia Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 92 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hua Xia Bank in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Hua Xia Bank.
What do the letters in HXBKCNBJ040 mean?
HXBK is the institution code of Hua Xia Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 040 is the code of the branch Shanghai Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Hua Xia Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.