SWIFT/BIC code HZCBCN2HCAB
HZCBCN2HCAB belongs to Bank of Hangzhou Co., LTD (Formerly Hangzhou City Commercial Bank Co., LTD) in Hangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HZCBCN2HCAB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HZCBCN2H |
| Branch code | CAB |
| Bank | Bank of Hangzhou Co., LTD (Formerly Hangzhou City Commercial Bank Co., LTD) |
| Branch | Chunan Branch |
| City | Hangzhou |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of Hangzhou Co., LTD (Formerly Hangzhou City Commercial Bank Co., LTD) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HZCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2H Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CAB 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 HZCBCN2HCAB?
The code HZCBCN2HCAB belongs to Chunan Branch, a unit of Bank of Hangzhou Co., LTD (Formerly Hangzhou City Commercial Bank Co., LTD) in Hangzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HZCBCN2HCAB mean?
HZCB is the bank code of Bank of Hangzhou Co., LTD (Formerly Hangzhou City Commercial Bank Co., LTD), CN stands for China, 2H is the location code and CAB is the code of the branch Chunan Branch.
Can I use HZCBCN2H instead of HZCBCN2HCAB?
HZCBCN2H points to the main office of Bank of Hangzhou Co., LTD (Formerly Hangzhou City Commercial Bank Co., LTD), while HZCBCN2HCAB points to Chunan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HZCBCN2HCAB.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Hangzhou Co., LTD (Formerly Hangzhou City Commercial Bank Co., LTD)?
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.
What happens if I enter HZCBCN2HCAB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HZCBCN2HCAB with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Hangzhou Co., LTD (Formerly Hangzhou City Commercial Bank Co., LTD) take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. 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.