SWIFT/BIC code CIBKCNBJOBU

CIBKCNBJOBU belongs to China Citic Bank in Beijing, China.

CIBKCNBJOBU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIBKCNBJOBU
8-character codeCIBKCNBJ
Branch codeOBU
BankChina Citic Bank
BranchOverseas Banking Unit
CityBeijing
CountryChina

The way 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.
OBU 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 CIBKCNBJOBU?

The code CIBKCNBJOBU belongs to Overseas Banking Unit, a unit of China Citic Bank in Beijing, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use CIBKCNBJOBU with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBKCNBJOBU with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJOBU?

CIBKCNBJ points to the main office of China Citic Bank, while CIBKCNBJOBU points to Overseas Banking Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBKCNBJOBU.

What do the letters in CIBKCNBJOBU stand for?

CIBK is the institution code of China Citic Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and OBU identifies the branch Overseas Banking Unit.

Does China Citic Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 95 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Citic Bank in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of China Citic Bank.

What is the best way to send money to China Citic Bank in China?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.