SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBSFTU
CMBCCNBSFTU belongs to China Merchants Bank in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBSFTU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | FTU |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Ftu Shanghai Br |
| City | Shanghai |
| 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.
- FTU 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 CMBCCNBSFTU?
The code CMBCCNBSFTU belongs to Ftu Shanghai Br, a branch or department of China Merchants Bank in Shanghai, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Merchants Bank in China?
Banks often add several percent 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.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBSFTU mean?
CMBC is the institution code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the code for the city or region and FTU is the code of the branch Ftu Shanghai Br.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBSFTU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.