SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS703
CMBCCNBS703 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Liaocheng, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS703 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 703 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Liaocheng Branch |
| City | Liaocheng |
| 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.
- 703 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 code CMBCCNBS703?
The code CMBCCNBS703 belongs to Liaocheng Branch, a unit of China Merchants Bank in Liaocheng, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBS703 mean?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the location code and 703 identifies the department Liaocheng Branch.
What is the best way to send money to China Merchants Bank in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use CMBCCNBS703 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CMBCCNBS703 against the details from China Merchants Bank before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS703?
CMBCCNBS is the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS703 is Liaocheng Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CMBCCNBS703 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.