SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHHAN
COMMCNSHHAN belongs to Bank of Communications in Hangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHHAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | HAN |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Zhejiang Provincial Branch |
| City | Hangzhou |
| 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.
- HAN 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 SWIFT code COMMCNSHHAN?
The code COMMCNSHHAN belongs to Zhejiang Provincial Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Hangzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Communications?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHHAN, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of Communications have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Communications.
What does each part of COMMCNSHHAN 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 HAN is the code of the department Zhejiang Provincial Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. 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.