SWIFT/BIC code SDBCCNBJCHQ

SDBCCNBJCHQ belongs to China Development Bank in Chongqing, China.

SDBCCNBJCHQ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSDBCCNBJCHQ
8-character codeSDBCCNBJ
Branch codeCHQ
BankChina Development Bank
BranchChongqing Branch
CityChongqing
CountryChina

The way the China Development Bank SWIFT/BIC works

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

SDBC Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
BJ Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CHQ 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 SDBCCNBJCHQ?

The code SDBCCNBJCHQ belongs to Chongqing Branch, part of China Development Bank in Chongqing, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SDBCCNBJ instead of SDBCCNBJCHQ?

SDBCCNBJ is the main office of China Development Bank, while SDBCCNBJCHQ points to Chongqing Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SDBCCNBJCHQ.

What does each part of SDBCCNBJCHQ stand for?

SDBC is the bank code of China Development Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and CHQ is the code of the department Chongqing Branch.

Does China Development Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Development Bank in China. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to China Development Bank in China?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do I need to send money to an account at China Development Bank?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SDBCCNBJCHQ, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, 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.