SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHWEN
COMMCNSHWEN belongs to Bank of Communications in Wenzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHWEN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | WEN |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Wenzhou Branch |
| City | Wenzhou |
| Country | China |
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.
- WEN 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 BIC COMMCNSHWEN?
COMMCNSHWEN identifies Wenzhou Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Communications in Wenzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of COMMCNSHWEN mean?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and WEN is the code of the branch Wenzhou Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHWEN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
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.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHWEN?
COMMCNSH points to the main office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHWEN is Wenzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHWEN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.