SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJFT1
CIBKCNBJFT1 belongs to China Citic Bank in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBKCNBJFT1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | FT1 |
| Bank | China Citic Bank |
| Branch | Shanghai Branch, Free Trade Zone Unit |
| City | Shanghai |
| 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.
- FT1 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 CIBKCNBJFT1?
The code CIBKCNBJFT1 belongs to Shanghai Branch, Free Trade Zone Unit, a branch or department of China Citic Bank in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Citic Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJFT1?
CIBKCNBJ points to the head office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJFT1 is Shanghai Branch, Free Trade Zone Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CIBKCNBJFT1 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter CIBKCNBJFT1 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CIBKCNBJFT1 with the recipient before sending.
Does China Citic Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 95 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Citic Bank in China. All of them are listed on the page of China Citic Bank.
What do the letters in CIBKCNBJFT1 mean?
CIBK is the bank code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and FT1 is the code of the branch Shanghai Branch, Free Trade Zone Unit.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.