SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHSYB
COMMCNSHSYB belongs to Bank of Communications in Songyuan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHSYB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | SYB |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Songyuan Branch |
| City | Songyuan |
| 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.
- SYB 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 COMMCNSHSYB?
The code COMMCNSHSYB belongs to Songyuan Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Communications in Songyuan, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of COMMCNSHSYB stand for?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and SYB identifies the department Songyuan Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHSYB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use COMMCNSHSYB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COMMCNSHSYB with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHSYB?
COMMCNSH is the main office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHSYB points to Songyuan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COMMCNSHSYB if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Communications?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.