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SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS286

CMBCCNBS286 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Ningbo, China.

CMBCCNBS286

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCMBCCNBS286
8-character codeCMBCCNBS
Branch code286
BankChina Merchants Bank
BranchNingbo Branch
CityNingbo
CountryChina

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.
286 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS286?

CMBCCNBS286 identifies Ningbo Branch, a unit of China Merchants Bank in Ningbo, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS286?

CMBCCNBS is the head office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS286 points to Ningbo Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CMBCCNBS286 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to China Merchants Bank in China?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter CMBCCNBS286 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CMBCCNBS286 against the details from China Merchants Bank before sending.

Does China Merchants Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Merchants Bank in China. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of CMBCCNBS286 stand for?

CMBC is the bank code of China Merchants Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the location code and 286 identifies the branch Ningbo Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.