SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS525
CMBCCNBS525 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Longyan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS525 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 525 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Longyan Branch |
| City | Longyan |
| 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.
- 525 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 BIC CMBCCNBS525?
CMBCCNBS525 identifies Longyan Branch, part of China Merchants Bank in Longyan, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 CMBCCNBS525 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CMBCCNBS525 with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS525, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of CMBCCNBS525 stand for?
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 525 is the code of the department Longyan Branch.
Has China Merchants Bank got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.