SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHQUA
COMMCNSHQUA belongs to Bank of Communications in Quanzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHQUA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | QUA |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Quanzhou Branch |
| City | Quanzhou |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- QUA 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 COMMCNSHQUA?
COMMCNSHQUA identifies Quanzhou Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Quanzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Communications?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHQUA, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
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 do the letters in COMMCNSHQUA mean?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and QUA is the code of the branch Quanzhou Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.