SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHDAZ

COMMCNSHDAZ belongs to Bank of Communications in Dazhou, China.

COMMCNSHDAZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOMMCNSHDAZ
8-character codeCOMMCNSH
Branch codeDAZ
BankBank of Communications
BranchDazhou Branch
CityDazhou
CountryChina

The way 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.
DAZ 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 is behind BIC COMMCNSHDAZ?

COMMCNSHDAZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dazhou Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Dazhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use COMMCNSHDAZ incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COMMCNSHDAZ with the recipient before sending.

What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHDAZ, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Communications in China?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What do the letters in COMMCNSHDAZ mean?

COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and DAZ is the code of the branch Dazhou Branch.

Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHDAZ?

COMMCNSH is the main office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHDAZ points to Dazhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COMMCNSHDAZ if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.