SWIFT/BIC code WUBACN22XXX
WUBACN22XXX belongs to Wing Lung Bank Limited Guangzhou Branch in Guangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WUBACN22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WUBACN22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wing Lung Bank Limited Guangzhou Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Guangzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the Wing Lung Bank Limited Guangzhou Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WUBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 bank uses BIC WUBACN22XXX?
WUBACN22XXX identifies the head office of Wing Lung Bank Limited Guangzhou Branch in Guangzhou, China. Use it when a payment to Wing Lung Bank Limited Guangzhou Branch does not need a specific branch.
Are WUBACN22 and WUBACN22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WUBACN22 is the short version of WUBACN22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Wing Lung Bank Limited Guangzhou Branch in Guangzhou.
What do the letters in WUBACN22XXX stand for?
WUBA is the institution code of Wing Lung Bank Limited Guangzhou Branch, CN stands for China, 22 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Wing Lung Bank Limited Guangzhou Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WUBACN22XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Wing Lung Bank Limited Guangzhou Branch in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wing Lung Bank Limited Guangzhou Branch in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.