SWIFT/BIC code WHCBCNBNXXX
WHCBCNBNXXX belongs to Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank) in Wuhan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WHCBCNBNXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WHCBCNBN |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wuhan |
| Country | China |
How the Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WHCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BN 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 BIC WHCBCNBNXXX?
WHCBCNBNXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank) in Wuhan, China. Use it when you send money to an account at Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank).
What happens if I use WHCBCNBNXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WHCBCNBNXXX against the details from Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank) before you confirm.
Does Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank) use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, WHCBCNBNXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank) in China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WHCBCNBNXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is WHCBCNBN and WHCBCNBNXXX the same code?
Yes. WHCBCNBN is the short version of WHCBCNBNXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank) in Wuhan.
What does each part of WHCBCNBNXXX stand for?
WHCB is the bank code of Hankou Bank (Formerly Wuhan Urban Commercial Bank), CN stands for China, BN is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.