SWIFT/BIC code KWHKCNSHXXX
KWHKCNSHXXX belongs to Citic Bank International (China) Limited, Shanghaibranch in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KWHKCNSHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KWHKCNSH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Citic Bank International (China) Limited, Shanghaibranch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the Citic Bank International (China) Limited, Shanghaibranch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KWHK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code KWHKCNSHXXX?
The code KWHKCNSHXXX belongs to the head office of Citic Bank International (China) Limited, Shanghaibranch in Shanghai, China. Use it when you send money to an account at Citic Bank International (China) Limited, Shanghaibranch.
Are KWHKCNSH and KWHKCNSHXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. KWHKCNSH is the short version of KWHKCNSHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Citic Bank International (China) Limited, Shanghaibranch in Shanghai.
What is the best way to send money to Citic Bank International (China) Limited, Shanghaibranch in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Citic Bank International (China) Limited, Shanghaibranch take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in KWHKCNSHXXX mean?
KWHK is the institution code of Citic Bank International (China) Limited, Shanghaibranch, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Citic Bank International (China) Limited, Shanghaibranch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KWHKCNSHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.