SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS556
CMBCCNBS556 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Putian, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS556 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 556 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Putian Branch |
| City | Putian |
| 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.
- 556 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 CMBCCNBS556?
CMBCCNBS556 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Putian Branch, a branch or department of China Merchants Bank in Putian, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS556?
CMBCCNBS is the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS556 points to Putian Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CMBCCNBS556.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Merchants Bank in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive 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. All of them are listed on the page of China Merchants Bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS556, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS556 mean?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the location code and 556 identifies the department Putian Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.