BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD

HZCBCN2HBJB

BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD is identified on the SWIFT network by the BIC code HZCBCN2HBJB, registered in CHINA, settling primarily in CNY. International wire transfers routed through this institution can be tracked free of charge by pasting your UETR or payment reference on the Ohmyfin homepage.

BIC structure (ISO 9362)

InstitutionCountryLocationBranch
HZCBCN — China2H (test/non-live BIC)BJB (branch code BJB)
SWIFT/BICHZCBCN2HBJB (branch, 11-char)
BankBANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD
CountryCHINA (ISO CN)
Primary currencyCNY (inferred from country)
CNY (Chinese Yuan (Onshore)) settlement: clears via CIPS + PBoC. 1-3 business days.
Corridor timing to CHINA: 1-3 business days due to CIPS and PBoC screening. Settlement system: CIPS. Onshore CNY restricted; CNH is freer.
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About this SWIFT/BIC code

The SWIFT/BIC (Business Identifier Code) is the international standard ISO 9362 for identifying financial institutions in cross-border payments. HZCBCN2HBJB uniquely identifies BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD in CHINA on the SWIFT network and is used as the routing identifier in field 57A of an MT103 message (or the equivalent BICFI element in an ISO 20022 pacs.008).

Because HZCBCN2HBJB is an 11-character BIC, the trailing BJB identifies a specific branch within BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD. The corresponding 8-character head-office BIC is HZCBCN2H.

Payments routed through BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD can be tracked end-to-end via SWIFT GPI when both the sender and receiver are GPI-enabled. Ohmyfin provides free public lookup of any UETR — paste yours on the homepage to see the latest available status, including which correspondent banks the payment has passed through.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SWIFT/BIC code HZCBCN2HBJB stand for?

HZCBCN2HBJB is the unique SWIFT/BIC code identifying BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD in CHINA. The first four characters (HZCB) are the institution code; the next two (CN) are the ISO 3166-1 country code for China; the next two (2H) are the location code; the final three (BJB) are the branch code.

How do I track a payment sent to BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD?

Use the Ohmyfin SWIFT tracker on the homepage. Paste the UETR (field 121) or the payment reference (field 20) and Ohmyfin returns the latest available SWIFT GPI status, including each correspondent bank the payment passed through on the way to BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD.

Is HZCBCN2HBJB an 8-character or 11-character BIC?

HZCBCN2HBJB is 11 characters long — branch code BJB. An 8-character BIC identifies the bank's head office; an 11-character BIC identifies a specific branch. Both are valid in MT103 field 57A.

What currency does BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD settle in?

BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD's primary settlement currency is CNY (Chinese Yuan (Onshore)). CNY clears via CIPS + PBoC. 1-3 business days.

How long does a SWIFT payment to CHINA take?

1-3 business days due to CIPS and PBoC screening. Settlement system: CIPS. Onshore CNY restricted; CNH is freer.

Why might a payment to BANK OF HANGZHOU CO., LTD be delayed?

Most delays at the beneficiary bank come from sanctions/AML screening on the ordering customer, missing remittance information in field 70, or arrival after the local RTGS cut-off. Use Ohmyfin to see which hop is holding the payment so you can chase the right party.

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