SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHSUA

COMMCNSHSUA belongs to Bank of Communications in Suzhou, China.

COMMCNSHSUA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOMMCNSHSUA
8-character codeCOMMCNSH
Branch codeSUA
BankBank of Communications
BranchAnhui Suzhou Branch
CitySuzhou
CountryChina

How the Bank of Communications SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
SUA 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/BIC code COMMCNSHSUA?

COMMCNSHSUA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Anhui Suzhou Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Suzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHSUA?

COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHSUA is Anhui Suzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHSUA.

Has Bank of Communications got 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.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take in China?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

What happens if I enter COMMCNSHSUA incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COMMCNSHSUA against the details from Bank of Communications before you confirm.

What do the letters in COMMCNSHSUA stand for?

COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and SUA is the code of the department Anhui Suzhou Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.