SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ264

CIBKCNBJ264 belongs to China Citic Bank in Weihai, China.

CIBKCNBJ264

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIBKCNBJ264
8-character codeCIBKCNBJ
Branch code264
BankChina Citic Bank
BranchWeihai Branch
CityWeihai
CountryChina

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.
264 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 BIC CIBKCNBJ264?

The code CIBKCNBJ264 belongs to Weihai Branch, a branch or department of China Citic Bank in Weihai, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of CIBKCNBJ264 stand for?

CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 264 identifies the branch Weihai Branch.

What happens if I enter CIBKCNBJ264 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CIBKCNBJ264 against the details from China Citic Bank before sending.

Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ264?

CIBKCNBJ is the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ264 is Weihai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBKCNBJ264.

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 what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.

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

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ264, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.