SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHMEI
COMMCNSHMEI belongs to Bank of Communications in Meizhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHMEI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | MEI |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Meizhou Branch |
| City | Meizhou |
| Country | China |
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.
- MEI 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 COMMCNSHMEI?
COMMCNSHMEI identifies Meizhou Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Meizhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHMEI, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has Bank of Communications got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Communications.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHMEI?
COMMCNSH is the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHMEI is Meizhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use COMMCNSHMEI if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of COMMCNSHMEI stand for?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and MEI identifies the branch Meizhou Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.