SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS442
CMBCCNBS442 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Yinchuan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS442 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 442 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Yinchuan Branch |
| City | Yinchuan |
| 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.
- 442 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 SWIFT code CMBCCNBS442?
CMBCCNBS442 identifies Yinchuan Branch, a branch or department of China Merchants Bank in Yinchuan, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS442 stand for?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the code for the city or region and 442 identifies the department Yinchuan Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Merchants Bank?
Banks often add several percent 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.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS442, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS442?
CMBCCNBS is the head office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS442 is Yinchuan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CMBCCNBS442 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to China Merchants Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. 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.