SWIFT Code BOCICNS1SZB — BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED, SHENZHEN

About SWIFT Code BOCICNS1SZB — BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED, SHENZHEN

SWIFT code BOCICNS1SZB is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED in SHENZHEN, 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 BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED for all outward international remittances from SHENZHEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BOCICNS1SZB

The code BOCICNS1SZB follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BOCICNS1SZB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED account in SHENZHEN, share SWIFT code BOCICNS1SZB 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 BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED, SHENZHEN must provide SWIFT code BOCICNS1SZB. 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 BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED in SHENZHEN rely on SWIFT code BOCICNS1SZB 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 BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code BOCICNS1SZB Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BOCICNS1SZB 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 BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BOCICNS1SZB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BOCICNS1SZB uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SHENZHEN 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 BOCICNS1SZB directly with BOC INTERNATIONAL (CHINA) LIMITED's SHENZHEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.