SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHQUZ
COMMCNSHQUZ belongs to Bank of Communications in Quzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHQUZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | QUZ |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Quzhou Branch |
| City | Quzhou |
| 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.
- QUZ 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code COMMCNSHQUZ?
The code COMMCNSHQUZ belongs to Quzhou Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Communications in Quzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHQUZ, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of Communications have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHQUZ stand for?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and QUZ is the code of the branch Quzhou Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHQUZ?
COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHQUZ points to Quzhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHQUZ.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.