SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS351
CMBCCNBS351 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Taiyuan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS351 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 351 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Taiyuan Branch |
| City | Taiyuan |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 351 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS351?
The code CMBCCNBS351 belongs to Taiyuan Branch, a branch or department of China Merchants Bank in Taiyuan, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CMBCCNBS351 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CMBCCNBS351 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS351?
CMBCCNBS is the head office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS351 is Taiyuan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CMBCCNBS351.
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 the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has China Merchants Bank got more 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.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS351 mean?
CMBC is the bank code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the code for the city or region and 351 is the code of the department Taiyuan Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.