SWIFT/BIC code SHWSCNS1XXX
SHWSCNS1XXX belongs to Shanghai Wanguo Securities in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHWSCNS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHWSCNS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shanghai Wanguo Securities |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way the Shanghai Wanguo Securities SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHWS 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SHWSCNS1XXX?
The code SHWSCNS1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Shanghai Wanguo Securities in Shanghai, China. It is the code to use when a payment to Shanghai Wanguo Securities does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Shanghai Wanguo Securities take in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is SHWSCNS1 and SHWSCNS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SHWSCNS1 is the 8-character version of SHWSCNS1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Shanghai Wanguo Securities in Shanghai.
What do I need to send money to an account at Shanghai Wanguo Securities?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SHWSCNS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in SHWSCNS1XXX stand for?
SHWS is the bank code of Shanghai Wanguo Securities, CN is the ISO code of China, S1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Shanghai Wanguo Securities have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SHWSCNS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Shanghai Wanguo Securities in China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.