SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS161
CMBCCNBS161 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Lanzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Lanzhou Branch |
| City | Lanzhou |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 161 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 SWIFT code CMBCCNBS161?
The code CMBCCNBS161 belongs to Lanzhou Branch, part of China Merchants Bank in Lanzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to China Merchants Bank in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at China Merchants Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS161, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS161 stand for?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the location code and 161 identifies the branch Lanzhou Branch.
Has China Merchants Bank got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.