SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS170
CMBCCNBS170 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Hohhot, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS170 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 170 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Hohhot Branch |
| City | Hohhot |
| Country | China |
How the China Merchants Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 170 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 CMBCCNBS170?
The code CMBCCNBS170 belongs to Hohhot Branch, a unit of China Merchants Bank in Hohhot, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS170, 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 CMBCCNBS170 mean?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the location code and 170 is the code of the department Hohhot Branch.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter CMBCCNBS170 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CMBCCNBS170 against the details from China Merchants Bank before sending.
Does China Merchants Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Merchants Bank in China. All of them are listed on the page of China Merchants Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.