SWIFT/BIC code SMBCCNSFXXX
SMBCCNSFXXX belongs to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMBCCNSFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMBCCNSF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SMBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SF 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/BIC code SMBCCNSFXXX?
The code SMBCCNSFXXX belongs to the headquarters of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch in Shanghai, China. It is the code to use when a payment to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in SMBCCNSFXXX stand for?
SMBC is the bank code of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch, CN stands for China, SF is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SMBCCNSFXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Is SMBCCNSF and SMBCCNSFXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SMBCCNSF is the 8-character version of SMBCCNSFXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch in Shanghai.
How long does a transfer to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.