SWIFT/BIC code SHFECNS1XXX
SHFECNS1XXX belongs to Shanghai Finance Securities Company in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHFECNS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHFECNS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shanghai Finance Securities Company |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way the Shanghai Finance Securities Company SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHFE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 is behind SWIFT code SHFECNS1XXX?
SHFECNS1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Shanghai Finance Securities Company in Shanghai, China. Use it when a payment to Shanghai Finance Securities Company does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Shanghai Finance Securities Company in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Shanghai Finance Securities Company use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SHFECNS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Shanghai Finance Securities Company in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Shanghai Finance Securities Company?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SHFECNS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in SHFECNS1XXX stand for?
SHFE is the bank code of Shanghai Finance Securities Company, CN is the ISO code of China, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Shanghai Finance Securities Company?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.