SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ570
CIBKCNBJ570 belongs to China Citic Bank in Haikou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ570 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 570 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Haikou Branch |
| City | Haikou |
| 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.
- 570 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 BIC CIBKCNBJ570?
CIBKCNBJ570 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Haikou Branch, part of China Citic Bank in Haikou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use CIBKCNBJ570 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CIBKCNBJ570 against the details from China Citic Bank before you confirm.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ570 stand for?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 570 identifies the branch Haikou Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ570, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to China Citic Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ570?
CIBKCNBJ points to the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ570 points to Haikou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBKCNBJ570.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.