SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ243
CIBKCNBJ243 belongs to China Citic Bank in Maanshan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ243 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 243 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Maanshan Branch |
| City | Maanshan |
| Country | China |
The way the China Citic Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 243 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 BIC CIBKCNBJ243?
CIBKCNBJ243 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Maanshan Branch, a unit of China Citic Bank in Maanshan, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at China Citic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ243, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of CIBKCNBJ243 mean?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 243 is the code of the branch Maanshan Branch.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ243?
CIBKCNBJ is the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ243 points to Maanshan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBKCNBJ243.
Has China Citic Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 95 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Citic Bank in China. All of them are listed on the page of China Citic Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.