SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS768
CMBCCNBS768 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS768 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 768 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Shanghai Ftz Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the China Merchants Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 768 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 SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS768?
The code CMBCCNBS768 belongs to Shanghai Ftz Branch, part of China Merchants Bank in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to China Merchants Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS768?
CMBCCNBS points to the head office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS768 points to Shanghai Ftz Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CMBCCNBS768.
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. All of them are listed on the page of China Merchants Bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at China Merchants Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS768, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use CMBCCNBS768 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CMBCCNBS768 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.