SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS653
CMBCCNBS653 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Sanming, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS653 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 653 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Sanming Branch |
| City | Sanming |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 653 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 BIC CMBCCNBS653?
CMBCCNBS653 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sanming Branch, a unit of China Merchants Bank in Sanming, 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?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS653 stand for?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the location code and 653 is the code of the department Sanming Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS653, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does China Merchants Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Merchants Bank in China. All of them are listed on the page of China Merchants Bank.
What happens if I enter CMBCCNBS653 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CMBCCNBS653 against the details from China Merchants Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.