SWIFT/BIC code SDBCCNBJQHA

SDBCCNBJQHA belongs to China Development Bank in Xining, China.

SDBCCNBJQHA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSDBCCNBJQHA
8-character codeSDBCCNBJ
Branch codeQHA
BankChina Development Bank
BranchQinghai Branch
CityXining
CountryChina

The way the China Development Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
QHA 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 branch uses SWIFT code SDBCCNBJQHA?

SDBCCNBJQHA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Qinghai Branch, part of China Development Bank in Xining, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter SDBCCNBJQHA incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SDBCCNBJQHA against the details from China Development Bank before you confirm.

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

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SDBCCNBJQHA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Can I use SDBCCNBJ instead of SDBCCNBJQHA?

SDBCCNBJ is the head office of China Development Bank, while SDBCCNBJQHA points to Qinghai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SDBCCNBJQHA.

How long does it take to send money to China Development Bank?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Does China Development Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Development Bank in China. You can see them all on the bank page.

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