SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS477
CMBCCNBS477 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Jining, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS477 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 477 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Jining Branch |
| City | Jining |
| 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.
- 477 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS477?
The code CMBCCNBS477 belongs to Jining Branch, part of China Merchants Bank in Jining, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of CMBCCNBS477 mean?
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 477 is the code of the branch Jining Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS477, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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 the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to China Merchants Bank in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use CMBCCNBS477 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CMBCCNBS477 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.