SWIFT/BIC code SECTCNB16L0

SECTCNB16L0 belongs to Samsung (China) Investment Co., LTD. in Shanghai, China.

SECTCNB16L0

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSECTCNB16L0
8-character codeSECTCNB1
Branch code6L0
BankSamsung (China) Investment Co., LTD.
BranchSstc
CityShanghai
CountryChina

How the Samsung (China) Investment Co., LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

SECT Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
B1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
6L0 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 BIC SECTCNB16L0?

SECTCNB16L0 identifies Sstc, part of Samsung (China) Investment Co., LTD. in Shanghai, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Samsung (China) Investment Co., LTD. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 33 SWIFT/BIC codes for Samsung (China) Investment Co., LTD. in China. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use SECTCNB16L0 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SECTCNB16L0 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use SECTCNB1 instead of SECTCNB16L0?

SECTCNB1 is the head office of Samsung (China) Investment Co., LTD., while SECTCNB16L0 is Sstc. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SECTCNB16L0 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of SECTCNB16L0 stand for?

SECT is the institution code of Samsung (China) Investment Co., LTD., CN stands for China, B1 is the code for the city or region and 6L0 identifies the branch Sstc.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Samsung (China) Investment Co., LTD.?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SECTCNB16L0, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.