SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHTJN
COMMCNSHTJN belongs to Bank of Communications in Tianjin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHTJN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | TJN |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Tianjin Municipal Branch |
| City | Tianjin |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- TJN 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHTJN?
COMMCNSHTJN identifies Tianjin Municipal Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Tianjin, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHTJN?
COMMCNSH is the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHTJN points to Tianjin Municipal Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COMMCNSHTJN if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHTJN, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHTJN mean?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and TJN identifies the branch Tianjin Municipal Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Bank of Communications have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Communications.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.