SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ471
CIBKCNBJ471 belongs to China Citic Bank in Luoyang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ471 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 471 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Luoyang Br. |
| City | Luoyang |
| 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.
- 471 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 CIBKCNBJ471?
CIBKCNBJ471 identifies Luoyang Br., a branch or department of China Citic Bank in Luoyang, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ471 mean?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 471 identifies the department Luoyang Br..
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ471?
CIBKCNBJ is the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ471 points to Luoyang Br.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBKCNBJ471.
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 – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at China Citic Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ471, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.