SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ511
CIBKCNBJ511 belongs to China Citic Bank in Guangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ511 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 511 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Panyu Sub-Branch |
| City | Guangzhou |
| 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.
- 511 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ511?
CIBKCNBJ511 identifies Panyu Sub-Branch, a branch or department of China Citic Bank in Guangzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to China Citic Bank in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use CIBKCNBJ511 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CIBKCNBJ511 against the details from China Citic Bank before you confirm.
Has China Citic Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 95 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Citic Bank in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of CIBKCNBJ511 mean?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 511 identifies the department Panyu Sub-Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.