SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ421
CIBKCNBJ421 belongs to China Citic Bank in Hengyang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ421 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 421 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Hengyang Branch |
| City | Hengyang |
| Country | China |
The way the China Citic Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 421 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 BIC CIBKCNBJ421?
The code CIBKCNBJ421 belongs to Hengyang Branch, a branch or department of China Citic Bank in Hengyang, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CIBKCNBJ421 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CIBKCNBJ421 with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ421, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ421 mean?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 421 is the code of the branch Hengyang Branch.
How long does it take to send money to China Citic Bank in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has China Citic Bank got more 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. 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.