SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS372
CMBCCNBS372 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Yantai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS372 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 372 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Yantai Branch |
| City | Yantai |
| 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.
- 372 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 CMBCCNBS372?
CMBCCNBS372 identifies Yantai Branch, a branch or department of China Merchants Bank in Yantai, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CMBCCNBS372 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CMBCCNBS372 against the details from China Merchants Bank before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS372, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS372 mean?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the location code and 372 identifies the department Yantai Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Merchants Bank in China?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.