SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ116
CIBKCNBJ116 belongs to China Citic Bank in Dalian, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ116 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 116 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Dalian Branch |
| City | Dalian |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 116 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ116?
CIBKCNBJ116 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dalian Branch, part of China Citic Bank in Dalian, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Citic Bank in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ116, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ116?
CIBKCNBJ is the head office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ116 is Dalian Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBKCNBJ116.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of CIBKCNBJ116 stand for?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 116 identifies the branch Dalian Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.