SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS470
CMBCCNBS470 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Quanzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS470 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 470 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Quanzhou Branch |
| City | Quanzhou |
| 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.
- 470 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 code CMBCCNBS470?
CMBCCNBS470 identifies Quanzhou Branch, a unit of China Merchants Bank in Quanzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS470?
CMBCCNBS is the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS470 points to Quanzhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CMBCCNBS470 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter CMBCCNBS470 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CMBCCNBS470 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Merchants Bank?
Banks often 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.
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. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does China Merchants Bank have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of China Merchants Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.