SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS051
CMBCCNBS051 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS051 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 051 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| 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.
- 051 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
What bank is behind BIC CMBCCNBS051?
The code CMBCCNBS051 belongs to Shanghai Branch, part of China Merchants Bank in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has China Merchants Bank got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS051?
CMBCCNBS is the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS051 points to Shanghai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CMBCCNBS051.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS051 mean?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the code for the city or region and 051 is the code of the branch Shanghai Branch.
What happens if I use CMBCCNBS051 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CMBCCNBS051 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS051, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.