SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS201
CMBCCNBS201 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS201 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 201 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Beijing |
| 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.
- 201 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 CMBCCNBS201?
The code CMBCCNBS201 belongs to China Merchants Bank, part of China Merchants Bank in Beijing, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take?
A SWIFT payment 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 CMBCCNBS201 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CMBCCNBS201 against the details from China Merchants Bank before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS201, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of CMBCCNBS201 mean?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the code for the city or region and 201 identifies the branch China Merchants Bank.
Has China Merchants Bank got 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.