SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS222
CMBCCNBS222 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Nantong, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS222 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 222 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Nantong Branch |
| City | Nantong |
| 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.
- 222 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 bank uses BIC CMBCCNBS222?
The code CMBCCNBS222 belongs to Nantong Branch, a unit of China Merchants Bank in Nantong, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does China Merchants Bank have 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.
What happens if I use CMBCCNBS222 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CMBCCNBS222 against the details from China Merchants Bank before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to China Merchants Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS222?
CMBCCNBS is the head office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS222 points to Nantong Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CMBCCNBS222 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CMBCCNBS222 mean?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the code for the city or region and 222 is the code of the branch Nantong Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.