SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHTSI
COMMCNSHTSI belongs to Bank of Communications in Tianshui, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHTSI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | TSI |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Tianshui Branch |
| City | Tianshui |
| 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.
- TSI 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHTSI?
COMMCNSHTSI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tianshui Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Tianshui, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use COMMCNSHTSI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COMMCNSHTSI against the details from Bank of Communications before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHTSI, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of COMMCNSHTSI stand for?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and TSI is the code of the branch Tianshui Branch.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHTSI?
COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHTSI is Tianshui Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COMMCNSHTSI if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.