SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS261
CMBCCNBS261 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Nanjing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS261 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 261 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Nanjing Branch |
| City | Nanjing |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 261 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/BIC code CMBCCNBS261?
CMBCCNBS261 identifies Nanjing Branch, a branch or department of China Merchants Bank in Nanjing, China. Only use it if 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 CMBCCNBS261, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use CMBCCNBS261 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CMBCCNBS261 against the details from China Merchants Bank before sending.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS261?
CMBCCNBS points to the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS261 is Nanjing Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CMBCCNBS261 if the recipient asks for it.
Has China Merchants Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.