SWIFT Code HBBKCNBN — HUBEI BANK CO, LTD., WUHAN

About SWIFT Code HBBKCNBN — HUBEI BANK CO, LTD., WUHAN

SWIFT code HBBKCNBN is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HUBEI BANK CO, LTD. in WUHAN, 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 HUBEI BANK CO, LTD. for all outward international remittances from WUHAN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HBBKCNBN

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

When to Use SWIFT Code HBBKCNBN

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HUBEI BANK CO, LTD. account in WUHAN, share SWIFT code HBBKCNBN 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 HUBEI BANK CO, LTD., WUHAN must provide SWIFT code HBBKCNBN. 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 HUBEI BANK CO, LTD. in WUHAN rely on SWIFT code HBBKCNBN 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 HUBEI BANK CO, LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HUBEI BANK CO, LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HUBEI BANK CO, LTD. →

How SWIFT Code HBBKCNBN Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HBBKCNBN 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 HUBEI BANK CO, LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HUBEI BANK CO, LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HBBKCNBN

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HBBKCNBN uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for WUHAN 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 HBBKCNBN directly with HUBEI BANK CO, LTD.'s WUHAN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.