SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ221
CIBKCNBJ221 belongs to China Citic Bank in Xuzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ221 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 221 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Xuzhou Branch |
| City | Xuzhou |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 221 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 CIBKCNBJ221?
CIBKCNBJ221 identifies Xuzhou Branch, a branch or department of China Citic Bank in Xuzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has China Citic Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 95 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Citic Bank in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of China Citic Bank.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ221?
CIBKCNBJ is the head office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ221 is Xuzhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CIBKCNBJ221 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CIBKCNBJ221 stand for?
CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 221 identifies the department Xuzhou Branch.
What happens if I use CIBKCNBJ221 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CIBKCNBJ221 against the details from China Citic Bank before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ221, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.