SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHCHB
COMMCNSHCHB belongs to Bank of Communications in Chaozhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHCHB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | CHB |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Chaozhou Branch |
| City | Chaozhou |
| 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.
- CHB 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/BIC code COMMCNSHCHB?
The code COMMCNSHCHB belongs to Chaozhou Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Chaozhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHCHB, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of COMMCNSHCHB stand for?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and CHB is the code of the department Chaozhou Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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.