SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS400
CMBCCNBS400 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Qingdao, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS400 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 400 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Qingdao Branch |
| City | Qingdao |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 400 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 bank is behind BIC CMBCCNBS400?
CMBCCNBS400 identifies Qingdao Branch, a unit of China Merchants Bank in Qingdao, 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 in China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has China Merchants Bank got other 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 in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS400 stand for?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the location code and 400 is the code of the department Qingdao Branch.
What happens if I use CMBCCNBS400 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CMBCCNBS400 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.