SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ017
CIBKCNBJ017 belongs to China Citic Bank in Ordos, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Ordos Branch |
| City | Ordos |
| Country | China |
How the China Citic Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CIBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 017 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT code CIBKCNBJ017?
CIBKCNBJ017 identifies Ordos Branch, a branch or department of China Citic Bank in Ordos, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CIBKCNBJ017 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CIBKCNBJ017 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Citic Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ017 stand for?
CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 017 is the code of the branch Ordos Branch.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ017?
CIBKCNBJ is the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ017 points to Ordos Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CIBKCNBJ017 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.