SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ518
CIBKCNBJ518 belongs to China Citic Bank in Shenzhen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ518 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 518 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Shenzhen Branch |
| City | Shenzhen |
| 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.
- 518 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 SWIFT code CIBKCNBJ518?
CIBKCNBJ518 identifies Shenzhen Branch, part of China Citic Bank in Shenzhen, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ518?
CIBKCNBJ is the head office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ518 is Shenzhen Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CIBKCNBJ518 if the recipient asks for it.
Does China Citic Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 95 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Citic Bank in China. All of them are listed on the page of China Citic Bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ518, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use CIBKCNBJ518 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBKCNBJ518 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.