SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHWLM
COMMCNSHWLM belongs to Bank of Communications in Wulumuqi, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHWLM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | WLM |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Branch |
| City | Wulumuqi |
| 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.
- WLM 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 uses SWIFT code COMMCNSHWLM?
The code COMMCNSHWLM belongs to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Wulumuqi, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use COMMCNSHWLM incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COMMCNSHWLM with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHWLM?
COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHWLM is Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHWLM.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHWLM stand for?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and WLM is the code of the department Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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.