SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHLFN
COMMCNSHLFN belongs to Bank of Communications in Linfen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHLFN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | LFN |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Linfen Branch |
| City | Linfen |
| 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.
- LFN 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHLFN?
The code COMMCNSHLFN belongs to Linfen Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Linfen, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHLFN?
COMMCNSH points to the main office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHLFN is Linfen Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHLFN.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHLFN mean?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and LFN identifies the branch Linfen Branch.
What happens if I use COMMCNSHLFN incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COMMCNSHLFN against the details from Bank of Communications before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.