SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS426
CMBCCNBS426 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Linyi, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS426 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 426 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Linyi Branch |
| City | Linyi |
| 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.
- 426 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 is behind BIC CMBCCNBS426?
The code CMBCCNBS426 belongs to Linyi Branch, part of China Merchants Bank in Linyi, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has China Merchants Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Merchants Bank in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of CMBCCNBS426 mean?
CMBC is the bank code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the location code and 426 identifies the department Linyi Branch.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS426?
CMBCCNBS points to the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS426 is Linyi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CMBCCNBS426 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter CMBCCNBS426 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CMBCCNBS426 against the details from China Merchants Bank before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.