SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ450
CIBKCNBJ450 belongs to China Citic Bank in Zhengzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ450 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 450 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Zhengzhou Branch |
| City | Zhengzhou |
| 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.
- 450 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 uses BIC CIBKCNBJ450?
CIBKCNBJ450 identifies Zhengzhou Branch, part of China Citic Bank in Zhengzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ450 stand for?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 450 identifies the department Zhengzhou Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Citic Bank?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ450, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to China Citic Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ450?
CIBKCNBJ is the head office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ450 is Zhengzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CIBKCNBJ450 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.