SWIFT Code BOSHCNSHCDA — BANK OF SHANGHAI, CHENGDU

About SWIFT Code BOSHCNSHCDA — BANK OF SHANGHAI, CHENGDU

SWIFT code BOSHCNSHCDA is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF SHANGHAI in CHENGDU, China. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANK OF SHANGHAI for all outward international remittances from CHENGDU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BOSHCNSHCDA

The code BOSHCNSHCDA follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BOSHCNSHCDA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF SHANGHAI account in CHENGDU, share SWIFT code BOSHCNSHCDA with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANK OF SHANGHAI, CHENGDU must provide SWIFT code BOSHCNSHCDA. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANK OF SHANGHAI in CHENGDU rely on SWIFT code BOSHCNSHCDA for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK OF SHANGHAI →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF SHANGHAI →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF SHANGHAI →

How SWIFT Code BOSHCNSHCDA Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BOSHCNSHCDA and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK OF SHANGHAI.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK OF SHANGHAI receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BOSHCNSHCDA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BOSHCNSHCDA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CHENGDU only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within China.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BOSHCNSHCDA directly with BANK OF SHANGHAI's CHENGDU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.