SWIFT/BIC code SCBKCNBSSHA
SCBKCNBSSHA belongs to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBKCNBSSHA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBKCNBS |
| Branch code | SHA |
| Bank | Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited |
| Branch | Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way the Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SHA 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SCBKCNBSSHA?
SCBKCNBSSHA identifies Shanghai Branch, part of Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use SCBKCNBS instead of SCBKCNBSSHA?
SCBKCNBS points to the head office of Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, while SCBKCNBSSHA points to Shanghai Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SCBKCNBSSHA if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBKCNBSSHA, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Has Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of SCBKCNBSSHA stand for?
SCBK is the institution code of Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, CN stands for China, BS is the location code and SHA is the code of the branch Shanghai Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.