SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHLWU
COMMCNSHLWU belongs to Bank of Communications in Laiwu, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHLWU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | LWU |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Laiwu Branch |
| City | Laiwu |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of Communications SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- LWU 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 uses BIC COMMCNSHLWU?
COMMCNSHLWU identifies Laiwu Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Communications in Laiwu, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHLWU, 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 it take to send money to Bank of Communications?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter COMMCNSHLWU with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COMMCNSHLWU with the recipient before sending.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHLWU?
COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHLWU points to Laiwu Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COMMCNSHLWU if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of COMMCNSHLWU mean?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and LWU identifies the department Laiwu Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.