SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ266
CIBKCNBJ266 belongs to China Citic Bank in Qingdao, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ266 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 266 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Qingdao |
| 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.
- 266 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 SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ266?
CIBKCNBJ266 is the SWIFT/BIC code of China Citic Bank, a unit of China Citic Bank in Qingdao, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ266 mean?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 266 is the code of the branch China Citic Bank.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ266?
CIBKCNBJ is the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ266 is China Citic Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CIBKCNBJ266 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to China Citic Bank?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ266, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Has China Citic Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.