SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS481
CMBCCNBS481 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Harbin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS481 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 481 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Harbin Branch |
| City | Harbin |
| 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.
- 481 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/BIC code CMBCCNBS481?
CMBCCNBS481 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Harbin Branch, part of China Merchants Bank in Harbin, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS481?
CMBCCNBS points to the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS481 is Harbin Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CMBCCNBS481 if the recipient asks for it.
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 the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Does China Merchants Bank have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS481 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 481 is the code of the branch Harbin Branch.
How long does it take to send money to China Merchants Bank in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.