SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ730
CIBKCNBJ730 belongs to China Citic Bank in Lanzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ730 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 730 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Lanzhou Branch |
| City | Lanzhou |
| Country | China |
How the China Citic Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 730 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 BIC CIBKCNBJ730?
CIBKCNBJ730 identifies Lanzhou Branch, a unit of China Citic Bank in Lanzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CIBKCNBJ730 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBKCNBJ730 against the details from China Citic Bank before you confirm.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ730 stand for?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 730 is the code of the branch Lanzhou Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at China Citic Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ730, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ730?
CIBKCNBJ points to the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ730 is Lanzhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBKCNBJ730.
How long does it take to send money to China Citic Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.