SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHITN
COMMCNSHITN belongs to Bank of Communications in Xiangtan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHITN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | ITN |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Xiangtan Branch |
| City | Xiangtan |
| 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.
- ITN 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 BIC COMMCNSHITN?
The code COMMCNSHITN belongs to Xiangtan Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Xiangtan, 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 1–3% 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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHITN, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Bank of Communications got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of COMMCNSHITN mean?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and ITN identifies the department Xiangtan Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.