SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBSRMB
CMBCCNBSRMB belongs to China Merchants Bank in Shenzhen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBSRMB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | RMB |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Rmb Clearing Service |
| City | Shenzhen |
| 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.
- RMB 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 uses BIC CMBCCNBSRMB?
CMBCCNBSRMB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rmb Clearing Service, a branch or department of China Merchants Bank in Shenzhen, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CMBCCNBSRMB stand for?
CMBC is the bank code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the code for the city or region and RMB identifies the department Rmb Clearing Service.
Has China Merchants Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Merchants Bank in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
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 the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBSRMB?
CMBCCNBS is the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBSRMB points to Rmb Clearing Service. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CMBCCNBSRMB 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.