SWIFT/BIC code KREDCNSXXXX
KREDCNSXXXX belongs to KBC Bank NV in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KREDCNSXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KREDCNSX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | KBC Bank NV |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way the KBC Bank NV SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KRED Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 KREDCNSXXXX?
KREDCNSXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of KBC Bank NV in Shanghai, China. It is the code to use when a payment to KBC Bank NV does not need a specific branch.
Is KREDCNSX and KREDCNSXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. KREDCNSX is the 8-character version of KREDCNSXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to KBC Bank NV in Shanghai.
Does KBC Bank NV have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KREDCNSXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for KBC Bank NV in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to KBC Bank NV in China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of KREDCNSXXXX mean?
KRED is the bank code of KBC Bank NV, CN is the ISO code of China, SX is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at KBC Bank NV?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KREDCNSXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.