SWIFT/BIC code LWBKCNSHXXX
LWBKCNSHXXX belongs to Longwan Rural Commercial Bank in Wenzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LWBKCNSHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LWBKCNSH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Longwan Rural Commercial Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wenzhou |
| Country | China |
How the Longwan Rural Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LWBK 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code LWBKCNSHXXX?
The code LWBKCNSHXXX belongs to the main office of Longwan Rural Commercial Bank in Wenzhou, China. It is the code to use when a payment to Longwan Rural Commercial Bank does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Longwan Rural Commercial Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LWBKCNSHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in LWBKCNSHXXX stand for?
LWBK is the bank code of Longwan Rural Commercial Bank, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Longwan Rural Commercial Bank in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Longwan Rural Commercial Bank in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Longwan Rural Commercial Bank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, LWBKCNSHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Longwan Rural Commercial Bank in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.