SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHHFI
COMMCNSHHFI belongs to Bank of Communications in Hefei, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHHFI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | HFI |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Anhui Provincial Branch |
| City | Hefei |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of Communications SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- HFI 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 uses BIC COMMCNSHHFI?
The code COMMCNSHHFI belongs to Anhui Provincial Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Hefei, 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?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHHFI, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter COMMCNSHHFI incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COMMCNSHHFI against the details from Bank of Communications before sending.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHHFI mean?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and HFI is the code of the branch Anhui Provincial Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.