SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHCSA
COMMCNSHCSA belongs to Bank of Communications in Changsha, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHCSA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | CSA |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Hunan Provincial Branch |
| City | Changsha |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of Communications SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- CSA 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
What bank uses SWIFT code COMMCNSHCSA?
COMMCNSHCSA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hunan Provincial Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Changsha, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHCSA stand for?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and CSA is the code of the branch Hunan Provincial Branch.
Has Bank of Communications got 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 happens if I use COMMCNSHCSA with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COMMCNSHCSA against the details from Bank of Communications before you confirm.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHCSA?
COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHCSA points to Hunan Provincial Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHCSA.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.