SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHBHI
COMMCNSHBHI belongs to Bank of Communications in Beihai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHBHI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | BHI |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Beihai Branch |
| City | Beihai |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of Communications SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- BHI 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 uses BIC COMMCNSHBHI?
The code COMMCNSHBHI belongs to Beihai Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Beihai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of COMMCNSHBHI mean?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and BHI identifies the branch Beihai Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHBHI, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter COMMCNSHBHI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COMMCNSHBHI against the details from Bank of Communications before sending.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHBHI?
COMMCNSH is the main office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHBHI is Beihai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHBHI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.