SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS471
CMBCCNBS471 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Xiamen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS471 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 471 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Xiamen Branch |
| City | Xiamen |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 471 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 CMBCCNBS471?
CMBCCNBS471 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Xiamen Branch, a unit of China Merchants Bank in Xiamen, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CMBCCNBS471 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CMBCCNBS471 against the details from China Merchants Bank before sending.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS471 mean?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the location code and 471 is the code of the department Xiamen Branch.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS471?
CMBCCNBS points to the head office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS471 is Xiamen Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CMBCCNBS471.
Has China Merchants Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.