SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHHLI
COMMCNSHHLI belongs to Bank of Communications in Xiamen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHHLI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | HLI |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Xiamen Pilot Free Trade Zone Branch |
| City | Xiamen |
| 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.
- HLI 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 COMMCNSHHLI?
The code COMMCNSHHLI belongs to Xiamen Pilot Free Trade Zone Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Communications in Xiamen, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Communications have other 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 do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHHLI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Communications?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of COMMCNSHHLI stand for?
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 HLI identifies the branch Xiamen Pilot Free Trade Zone Branch.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHHLI?
COMMCNSH is the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHHLI points to Xiamen Pilot Free Trade Zone Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COMMCNSHHLI 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.