SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS458
CMBCCNBS458 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Shijiazhuang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS458 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 458 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Shijiazhuang Branch |
| City | Shijiazhuang |
| 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.
- 458 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS458?
The code CMBCCNBS458 belongs to Shijiazhuang Branch, a unit of China Merchants Bank in Shijiazhuang, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does China Merchants Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Merchants Bank in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS458 mean?
CMBC is the bank code of China Merchants Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the code for the city or region and 458 identifies the branch Shijiazhuang Branch.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS458?
CMBCCNBS points to the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS458 points to Shijiazhuang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CMBCCNBS458 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter CMBCCNBS458 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CMBCCNBS458 against the details from China Merchants Bank before sending.
How long does it take to send money to China Merchants Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.