SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHWHA
COMMCNSHWHA belongs to Bank of Communications in Wuhai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHWHA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | WHA |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Wuhai Branch |
| City | Wuhai |
| 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.
- WHA 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 uses SWIFT code COMMCNSHWHA?
The code COMMCNSHWHA belongs to Wuhai Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Wuhai, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHWHA stand for?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and WHA is the code of the department Wuhai Branch.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHWHA?
COMMCNSH is the main office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHWHA points to Wuhai Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COMMCNSHWHA if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Communications got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHWHA, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Communications?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.