SWIFT/BIC code WZCBCNSHSHA
WZCBCNSHSHA belongs to Bank of Wenzhou (Formerly Wenzhou City Commercial Bank) in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WZCBCNSHSHA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WZCBCNSH |
| Branch code | SHA |
| Bank | Bank of Wenzhou (Formerly Wenzhou City Commercial Bank) |
| Branch | Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of Wenzhou (Formerly Wenzhou City Commercial Bank) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WZCB 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.
- SHA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code WZCBCNSHSHA?
The code WZCBCNSHSHA belongs to Shanghai Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Wenzhou (Formerly Wenzhou City Commercial Bank) in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in WZCBCNSHSHA mean?
WZCB is the institution code of Bank of Wenzhou (Formerly Wenzhou City Commercial Bank), CN stands for China, SH is the location code and SHA identifies the department Shanghai Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Wenzhou (Formerly Wenzhou City Commercial Bank)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WZCBCNSHSHA, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Wenzhou (Formerly Wenzhou City Commercial Bank) in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Wenzhou (Formerly Wenzhou City Commercial Bank)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use WZCBCNSHSHA with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WZCBCNSHSHA against the details from Bank of Wenzhou (Formerly Wenzhou City Commercial Bank) before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.