SWIFT/BIC code CMBCSGSGXXX
CMBCSGSGXXX belongs to China Merchants Bank Singapore Branch in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCSGSGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCSGSG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank Singapore Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
How the China Merchants Bank Singapore Branch 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.
- SG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SG Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code CMBCSGSGXXX?
CMBCSGSGXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of China Merchants Bank Singapore Branch in Singapore, Singapore. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at China Merchants Bank Singapore Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Merchants Bank Singapore Branch?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Singapore Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter CMBCSGSGXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CMBCSGSGXXX with the recipient before sending.
Are CMBCSGSG and CMBCSGSGXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CMBCSGSG is the 8-character version of CMBCSGSGXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to China Merchants Bank Singapore Branch in Singapore.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank Singapore Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCSGSGXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CMBCSGSGXXX stand for?
CMBC is the bank code of China Merchants Bank Singapore Branch, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, SG is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.