SPDBCNSH361 — SHANGHAI PUDONG DEVELOPMENT BANK

The SWIFT code SPDBCNSH361 identifies SHANGHAI PUDONG DEVELOPMENT BANK in NANJING, China. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.

The 8 or 11 characters of SPDBCNSH361 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SPDB) represent the bank code for SHANGHAI PUDONG DEVELOPMENT BANK; characters 5-6 (CN) indicate the country code for China; characters 7-8 (SH) specify the location code; and the final characters (361) designate the specific branch.

SPDBCNSH361 is formatted as a valid ISO 9362 Business Identifier Code and is listed in our reference directory for SHANGHAI PUDONG DEVELOPMENT BANK in NANJING, China. Our directory records come from an open community compilation last updated in 2024, so listing is not confirmation of current status — SWIFT does not publish a free live status feed. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary bank before sending funds.

The physical address registered for SPDBCNSH361 is: 330 TAI PING ROAD (S, 210002, NANJING, China. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.

An 8-character BIC (BIC8) identifies an institution's primary head office, while an 11-character BIC (BIC11) specifies a distinct branch or department. Appending 'XXX' to SPDBCNSH forms the conventional head-office branch suffix; both formats route validly on the network.

SPDBCNSH361 identifies the 361 branch of SHANGHAI PUDONG DEVELOPMENT BANK in NANJING, China. The branch code characters '361' target this specific clearing node directly within SHANGHAI PUDONG DEVELOPMENT BANK's branch network.

SWIFT codes like SPDBCNSH361 identify the bank institution, while IBANs (ISO 13616) identify the individual customer account. Within SEPA (ECB SEPA), IBANs are sufficient for routing; outside SEPA, both SWIFT BIC and account number are typically required.

Using an incorrect code can delay transfers, cause payment returns, or route funds to an incorrect institution. Correspondent banks along the route may charge return processing fees, and currency conversion losses may occur. Always verify details with the beneficiary.

International SWIFT wires typically settle within 1 to 5 business days, depending on time zones, clearing cut-offs, correspondent hops (BIS CPMI), and compliance checks.

When sending and receiving banks lack direct clearing accounts, transfers route through intermediary correspondent banks (BIS CPMI) that maintain shared Nostro/Vostro accounts. Each hop may deduct a handling fee.

SPDBCNSH361 routes international cross-border transfers. Domestic clearing arrangements vary in China; confirm with the beneficiary bank before sending funds. SWIFT/BIC codes handle international wire entry.

This record is sourced from an open community BIC compilation (2024 vintage). For full data provenance, see our Data Sources Register.

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