SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ310
CIBKCNBJ310 belongs to China Citic Bank in Hangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ310 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 310 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Hangzhou Branch |
| City | Hangzhou |
| 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.
- 310 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 is behind SWIFT code CIBKCNBJ310?
CIBKCNBJ310 identifies Hangzhou Branch, a unit of China Citic Bank in Hangzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has China Citic Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 95 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Citic Bank in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ310?
CIBKCNBJ is the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ310 points to Hangzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CIBKCNBJ310 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CIBKCNBJ310 stand for?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 310 is the code of the branch Hangzhou 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 what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to China Citic Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money 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.