SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHFUA
COMMCNSHFUA belongs to Bank of Communications in Fuzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHFUA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | FUA |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Fuzhou Branch |
| City | Fuzhou |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- FUA 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 COMMCNSHFUA?
COMMCNSHFUA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fuzhou Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Fuzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHFUA, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of COMMCNSHFUA mean?
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 FUA is the code of the branch Fuzhou Branch.
What happens if I use COMMCNSHFUA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COMMCNSHFUA against the details from Bank of Communications before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.