SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ351
CIBKCNBJ351 belongs to China Citic Bank in Putian, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ351 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 351 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Putian Br. |
| City | Putian |
| 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.
- 351 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 CIBKCNBJ351?
CIBKCNBJ351 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Putian Br., a unit of China Citic Bank in Putian, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ351?
CIBKCNBJ points to the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ351 is Putian Br.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBKCNBJ351.
What does each part of CIBKCNBJ351 stand for?
CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 351 is the code of the department Putian Br..
What is the best way to send money to China Citic Bank in China?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Does China Citic Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 95 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Citic Bank in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of China Citic Bank.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.