SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ473
CIBKCNBJ473 belongs to China Citic Bank in Nanyang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ473 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 473 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Nanyang Branch |
| City | Nanyang |
| 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.
- 473 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 code CIBKCNBJ473?
The code CIBKCNBJ473 belongs to Nanyang Branch, a unit of China Citic Bank in Nanyang, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ473?
CIBKCNBJ is the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ473 points to Nanyang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBKCNBJ473.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ473, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does China Citic Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 95 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Citic Bank in China. All of them are listed on the page of China Citic Bank.
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. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
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 specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.