SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHSYA
COMMCNSHSYA belongs to Bank of Communications in Sanya, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHSYA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | SYA |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Sanya Branch |
| City | Sanya |
| 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.
- SYA 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 uses BIC COMMCNSHSYA?
COMMCNSHSYA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sanya Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Sanya, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of COMMCNSHSYA mean?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and SYA is the code of the department Sanya 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter COMMCNSHSYA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COMMCNSHSYA with the recipient before sending.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHSYA?
COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHSYA points to Sanya Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COMMCNSHSYA if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.