SWIFT/BIC code SPDBCNSH650
SPDBCNSH650 belongs to Shanghai Pudong Development Bank in Harbin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPDBCNSH650 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPDBCNSH |
| Branch code | 650 |
| Bank | Shanghai Pudong Development Bank |
| Branch | Harbin Branch |
| City | Harbin |
| Country | China |
How the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPDB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 650 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 is behind SWIFT code SPDBCNSH650?
SPDBCNSH650 identifies Harbin Branch, a unit of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank in Harbin, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Shanghai Pudong Development Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Shanghai Pudong Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SPDBCNSH650, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SPDBCNSH instead of SPDBCNSH650?
SPDBCNSH is the main office of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, while SPDBCNSH650 is Harbin Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SPDBCNSH650 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SPDBCNSH650 stand for?
SPDB is the institution code of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and 650 is the code of the department Harbin Branch.
What happens if I enter SPDBCNSH650 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SPDBCNSH650 against the details from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.