SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHAYG
COMMCNSHAYG belongs to Bank of Communications in Anyang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHAYG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | AYG |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Anyang Branch |
| City | Anyang |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of Communications SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COMM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AYG 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 COMMCNSHAYG?
The code COMMCNSHAYG belongs to Anyang Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Anyang, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use COMMCNSHAYG incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COMMCNSHAYG against the details from Bank of Communications before sending.
Has Bank of Communications got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Communications.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHAYG?
COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHAYG is Anyang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COMMCNSHAYG if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of COMMCNSHAYG mean?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and AYG identifies the branch Anyang Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.