SWIFT/BIC code SZDBCNBSHZB
SZDBCNBSHZB belongs to Ping An Bank Co., LTD. (Formerly Shenzhen Development Bank Co.,ltd.) in Hangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SZDBCNBSHZB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SZDBCNBS |
| Branch code | HZB |
| Bank | Ping An Bank Co., LTD. (Formerly Shenzhen Development Bank Co.,ltd.) |
| Branch | Hangzhou Branch |
| City | Hangzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the Ping An Bank Co., LTD. (Formerly Shenzhen Development Bank Co.,ltd.) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SZDB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- HZB 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 SZDBCNBSHZB?
The code SZDBCNBSHZB belongs to Hangzhou Branch, a branch or department of Ping An Bank Co., LTD. (Formerly Shenzhen Development Bank Co.,ltd.) in Hangzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SZDBCNBSHZB stand for?
SZDB is the bank code of Ping An Bank Co., LTD. (Formerly Shenzhen Development Bank Co.,ltd.), CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the code for the city or region and HZB is the code of the department Hangzhou Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Ping An Bank Co., LTD. (Formerly Shenzhen Development Bank Co.,ltd.)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SZDBCNBSHZB, 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Ping An Bank Co., LTD. (Formerly Shenzhen Development Bank Co.,ltd.)?
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.
How long does it take to send money to Ping An Bank Co., LTD. (Formerly Shenzhen Development Bank Co.,ltd.)?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use SZDBCNBS instead of SZDBCNBSHZB?
SZDBCNBS points to the head office of Ping An Bank Co., LTD. (Formerly Shenzhen Development Bank Co.,ltd.), while SZDBCNBSHZB points to Hangzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SZDBCNBSHZB if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.