SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHLAN
COMMCNSHLAN belongs to Bank of Communications in Lanzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHLAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | LAN |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Gansu Provincial Branch |
| City | Lanzhou |
| Country | China |
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.
- LAN 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 is behind SWIFT code COMMCNSHLAN?
COMMCNSHLAN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gansu Provincial Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Lanzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter COMMCNSHLAN incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COMMCNSHLAN with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHLAN, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHLAN mean?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and LAN is the code of the department Gansu Provincial Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.