SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS081
CMBCCNBS081 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Shenyang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS081 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 081 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Shenyang |
| Country | China |
The way the China Merchants Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 081 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 code CMBCCNBS081?
CMBCCNBS081 identifies China Merchants Bank, part of China Merchants Bank in Shenyang, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Merchants Bank in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Does China Merchants Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Merchants Bank in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS081?
CMBCCNBS is the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS081 points to China Merchants Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CMBCCNBS081 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at China Merchants Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS081, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, 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.