SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ30A
CIBKCNBJ30A belongs to China Citic Bank in Tianjin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ30A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 30A |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Binhai New Area Branch |
| City | Tianjin |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 30A 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 is behind BIC CIBKCNBJ30A?
CIBKCNBJ30A identifies Binhai New Area Branch, part of China Citic Bank in Tianjin, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ30A, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ30A?
CIBKCNBJ is the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ30A points to Binhai New Area Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CIBKCNBJ30A if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CIBKCNBJ30A stand for?
CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 30A identifies the branch Binhai New Area Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.