SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ210

CIBKCNBJ210 belongs to China Citic Bank in Nanjing, China.

CIBKCNBJ210

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIBKCNBJ210
8-character codeCIBKCNBJ
Branch code210
BankChina Citic Bank
BranchNanjign Branch
CityNanjing
CountryChina

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.
210 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 is behind SWIFT code CIBKCNBJ210?

CIBKCNBJ210 identifies Nanjign Branch, part of China Citic Bank in Nanjing, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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 what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter CIBKCNBJ210 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CIBKCNBJ210 against the details from China Citic Bank before you confirm.

What do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ210, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ210 stand for?

CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 210 is the code of the branch Nanjign Branch.

How long does it take to send money to China Citic Bank?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.