SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ441
CIBKCNBJ441 belongs to China Citic Bank in Xiangfan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ441 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 441 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Xiangfan Branch |
| City | Xiangfan |
| 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.
- 441 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/BIC code CIBKCNBJ441?
CIBKCNBJ441 identifies Xiangfan Branch, a branch or department of China Citic Bank in Xiangfan, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ441 mean?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 441 identifies the department Xiangfan Branch.
What happens if I use CIBKCNBJ441 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CIBKCNBJ441 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to China Citic Bank 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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at China Citic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ441, 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 is the cheapest way to send money to China Citic Bank in China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.