SWIFT/BIC code HXBKCNBJ20E
HXBKCNBJ20E belongs to Hua Xia Bank in Fuzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HXBKCNBJ20E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HXBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 20E |
| Bank | Hua Xia Bank |
| Branch | Fujian Pilot Free Trade Zone Fuzhou Area Branch |
| City | Fuzhou |
| 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.
- 20E 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 BIC HXBKCNBJ20E?
HXBKCNBJ20E identifies Fujian Pilot Free Trade Zone Fuzhou Area Branch, a branch or department of Hua Xia Bank in Fuzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HXBKCNBJ20E with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HXBKCNBJ20E against the details from Hua Xia Bank before sending.
What does each part of HXBKCNBJ20E mean?
HXBK is the bank code of Hua Xia Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 20E identifies the branch Fujian Pilot Free Trade Zone Fuzhou Area Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Hua Xia Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HXBKCNBJ20E, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use HXBKCNBJ instead of HXBKCNBJ20E?
HXBKCNBJ is the head office of Hua Xia Bank, while HXBKCNBJ20E is Fujian Pilot Free Trade Zone Fuzhou Area Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HXBKCNBJ20E if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Hua Xia Bank in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.