SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHCAN
COMMCNSHCAN belongs to Bank of Communications in Cangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHCAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | CAN |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Cangzhou Branch |
| City | Cangzhou |
| 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.
- CAN 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHCAN?
COMMCNSHCAN identifies Cangzhou Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Cangzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Communications have other 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.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHCAN stand for?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and CAN identifies the branch Cangzhou Branch.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHCAN?
COMMCNSH points to the main office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHCAN is Cangzhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COMMCNSHCAN if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Communications?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHCAN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.