SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHJLN

COMMCNSHJLN belongs to Bank of Communications in Jilin, China.

COMMCNSHJLN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOMMCNSHJLN
8-character codeCOMMCNSH
Branch codeJLN
BankBank of Communications
BranchJilin Branch
CityJilin
CountryChina

How 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.
JLN 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 COMMCNSHJLN?

COMMCNSHJLN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Jilin Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Jilin, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHJLN?

COMMCNSH is the main office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHJLN is Jilin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHJLN.

Has Bank of Communications got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Communications.

What happens if I enter COMMCNSHJLN incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COMMCNSHJLN against the details from Bank of Communications before you confirm.

What does each part of COMMCNSHJLN stand for?

COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and JLN is the code of the department Jilin Branch.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Communications in China?

Many banks add several percent 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.

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