SWIFT/BIC code SZBKCNBQXXX
SZBKCNBQXXX belongs to Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank in Shaoxing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SZBKCNBQXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SZBKCNBQ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shaoxing |
| Country | China |
The way the Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SZBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BQ 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 uses SWIFT code SZBKCNBQXXX?
SZBKCNBQXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank in Shaoxing, China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank.
Does Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SZBKCNBQXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SZBKCNBQXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SZBKCNBQXXX mean?
SZBK is the bank code of Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BQ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is SZBKCNBQ and SZBKCNBQXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SZBKCNBQ is the 8-character version of SZBKCNBQXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Shengzhou Rural Commercial Bank in Shaoxing.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.