SWIFT/BIC code MBBECNSHXXX

MBBECNSHXXX belongs to Maybank Shanghai in Shanghai, China.

MBBECNSHXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMBBECNSHXXX
8-character codeMBBECNSH
Branch codeXXX
BankMaybank Shanghai
BranchHead office
CityShanghai
CountryChina

The way the Maybank Shanghai SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MBBE 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code MBBECNSHXXX?

The code MBBECNSHXXX belongs to the main office of Maybank Shanghai in Shanghai, China. Use it when you send money to an account at Maybank Shanghai.

What happens if I use MBBECNSHXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MBBECNSHXXX against the details from Maybank Shanghai before you confirm.

Are MBBECNSH and MBBECNSHXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. MBBECNSH is the short version of MBBECNSHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Maybank Shanghai in Shanghai.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Maybank Shanghai?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do I need to send money to an account at Maybank Shanghai?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MBBECNSHXXX, 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.

What does each part of MBBECNSHXXX mean?

MBBE is the institution code of Maybank Shanghai, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.