SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ050
CIBKCNBJ050 belongs to China Citic Bank in Shijiazhuang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ050 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 050 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Shijiazhuang Branch |
| City | Shijiazhuang |
| Country | China |
How the China Citic Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 050 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 CIBKCNBJ050?
CIBKCNBJ050 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shijiazhuang Branch, part of China Citic Bank in Shijiazhuang, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CIBKCNBJ050 stand for?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 050 is the code of the department Shijiazhuang Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at China Citic Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ050, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use CIBKCNBJ050 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBKCNBJ050 against the details from China Citic Bank before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Citic Bank in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.