SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS361
CMBCCNBS361 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Jinan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS361 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 361 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Jinan Branch |
| City | Jinan |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 361 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/BIC code CMBCCNBS361?
CMBCCNBS361 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Jinan Branch, a branch or department of China Merchants Bank in Jinan, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Merchants Bank?
Many banks add several percent 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 CMBCCNBS361?
CMBCCNBS is the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS361 points to Jinan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CMBCCNBS361 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS361 stand for?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the location code and 361 is the code of the department Jinan Branch.
Does China Merchants Bank have 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.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.