SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHCDA
COMMCNSHCDA belongs to Bank of Communications in Changde, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHCDA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | CDA |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Changde Branch |
| City | Changde |
| 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.
- CDA 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 COMMCNSHCDA?
COMMCNSHCDA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Changde Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Changde, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Communications have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of COMMCNSHCDA mean?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and CDA is the code of the department Changde Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Communications?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHCDA?
COMMCNSH is the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHCDA is Changde Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHCDA.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.