SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS589
CMBCCNBS589 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Xining, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS589 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 589 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Xining Branch |
| City | Xining |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 589 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS589?
The code CMBCCNBS589 belongs to Xining Branch, a branch or department of China Merchants Bank in Xining, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does China Merchants Bank have 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 usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to China Merchants Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS589 stand for?
CMBC is the bank code of China Merchants Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the code for the city or region and 589 identifies the branch Xining Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at China Merchants Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS589, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.