SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ453
CIBKCNBJ453 belongs to China Citic Bank in Xinxiang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ453 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 453 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Xinxiang Branch |
| City | Xinxiang |
| Country | China |
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.
- 453 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ453?
The code CIBKCNBJ453 belongs to Xinxiang Branch, a unit of China Citic Bank in Xinxiang, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of CIBKCNBJ453 mean?
CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 453 is the code of the department Xinxiang Branch.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ453?
CIBKCNBJ points to the head office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ453 points to Xinxiang Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CIBKCNBJ453 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does China Citic Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 happens if I use CIBKCNBJ453 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBKCNBJ453 against the details from China Citic Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.