SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ850
CIBKCNBJ850 belongs to China Citic Bank in Lhasa, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJ850 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | 850 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Lhasa Branch |
| City | Lhasa |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 850 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 branch uses BIC CIBKCNBJ850?
CIBKCNBJ850 identifies Lhasa Branch, a unit of China Citic Bank in Lhasa, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to China Citic Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJ850 stand for?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 850 is the code of the department Lhasa Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Citic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJ850, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ850?
CIBKCNBJ points to the head office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJ850 points to Lhasa Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CIBKCNBJ850 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Citic Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.