SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ300
CIBKCNBJ300 belongs to China Citic Bank in Tianjin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ300 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 300 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Tianjin Branch |
| City | Tianjin |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 300 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 branch uses BIC CIBKCNBJ300?
CIBKCNBJ300 identifies Tianjin Branch, a unit of China Citic Bank in Tianjin, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use CIBKCNBJ300 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CIBKCNBJ300 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ300 mean?
CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 300 identifies the department Tianjin Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at China Citic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ300, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.