SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHCCN
COMMCNSHCCN belongs to Bank of Communications in Changchun, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHCCN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | CCN |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Jilin Provincial Branch |
| City | Changchun |
| 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.
- CCN 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 code COMMCNSHCCN?
The code COMMCNSHCCN belongs to Jilin Provincial Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Changchun, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHCCN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of COMMCNSHCCN mean?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and CCN is the code of the branch Jilin Provincial Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Communications?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank of Communications got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.