SWIFT/BIC code HXBKCNBJ05B
HXBKCNBJ05B belongs to Hua Xia Bank in Yantai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HXBKCNBJ05B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HXBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 05B |
| Bank | Hua Xia Bank |
| Branch | Yantai Branch |
| City | Yantai |
| Country | China |
How the Hua Xia Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 05B 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 branch is behind BIC HXBKCNBJ05B?
HXBKCNBJ05B identifies Yantai Branch, a branch or department of Hua Xia Bank in Yantai, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HXBKCNBJ05B stand for?
HXBK is the institution code of Hua Xia Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 05B identifies the branch Yantai Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Hua Xia Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HXBKCNBJ05B, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Hua Xia Bank in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use HXBKCNBJ instead of HXBKCNBJ05B?
HXBKCNBJ points to the head office of Hua Xia Bank, while HXBKCNBJ05B is Yantai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HXBKCNBJ05B.
Does Hua Xia Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.