SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHBIN
COMMCNSHBIN belongs to Bank of Communications in Binzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHBIN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | BIN |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Binzhou Branch |
| City | Binzhou |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- BIN 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 SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHBIN?
COMMCNSHBIN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Binzhou Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Communications in Binzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use COMMCNSHBIN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COMMCNSHBIN with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHBIN stand for?
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 BIN is the code of the department Binzhou Branch.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHBIN?
COMMCNSH is the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHBIN is Binzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COMMCNSHBIN if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Communications?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHBIN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.