SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ26A
CIBKCNBJ26A belongs to China Citic Bank in Yantai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ26A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 26A |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Yantai Branch |
| City | Yantai |
| 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.
- 26A 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 CIBKCNBJ26A?
The code CIBKCNBJ26A belongs to Yantai Branch, a branch or department of China Citic Bank in Yantai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ26A mean?
CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 26A identifies the branch Yantai Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Citic Bank in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use CIBKCNBJ26A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBKCNBJ26A with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ26A?
CIBKCNBJ is the head office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ26A is Yantai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CIBKCNBJ26A if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.