SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS008
CMBCCNBS008 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Shenzhen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Off-Shore Banking Department |
| City | Shenzhen |
| Country | China |
How the China Merchants Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CMBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 008 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS008?
CMBCCNBS008 identifies Off-Shore Banking Department, a unit of China Merchants Bank in Shenzhen, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at China Merchants Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS008, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to China Merchants Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has China Merchants Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Merchants Bank in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of China Merchants Bank.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS008?
CMBCCNBS is the head office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS008 points to Off-Shore Banking Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CMBCCNBS008 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Merchants Bank in China?
Banks often 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 – 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.