SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ361

CIBKCNBJ361 belongs to China Citic Bank in Xiamen, China.

CIBKCNBJ361

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIBKCNBJ361
8-character codeCIBKCNBJ
Branch code361
BankChina Citic Bank
BranchXiamen Branch
CityXiamen
CountryChina

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.
361 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 CIBKCNBJ361?

CIBKCNBJ361 identifies Xiamen Branch, a branch or department of China Citic Bank in Xiamen, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter CIBKCNBJ361 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBKCNBJ361 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of CIBKCNBJ361 mean?

CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 361 identifies the department Xiamen Branch.

Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ361?

CIBKCNBJ is the head office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ361 is Xiamen Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBKCNBJ361.

Has China Citic Bank got 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.

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. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.