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SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHIYB

COMMCNSHIYB belongs to Bank of Communications in Xinyang, China.

COMMCNSHIYB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOMMCNSHIYB
8-character codeCOMMCNSH
Branch codeIYB
BankBank of Communications
BranchXinyang Branch
CityXinyang
CountryChina

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.
IYB 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 branch uses SWIFT code COMMCNSHIYB?

COMMCNSHIYB identifies Xinyang Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Xinyang, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in COMMCNSHIYB mean?

COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and IYB identifies the department Xinyang Branch.

What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHIYB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHIYB?

COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHIYB points to Xinyang Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COMMCNSHIYB if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take in China?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Does Bank of Communications have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.