SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHWWI
COMMCNSHWWI belongs to Bank of Communications in Wuwei, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHWWI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | WWI |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Wuwei Branch |
| City | Wuwei |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- WWI 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 BIC COMMCNSHWWI?
COMMCNSHWWI identifies Wuwei Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Communications in Wuwei, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHWWI 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 WWI is the code of the department Wuwei Branch.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHWWI?
COMMCNSH is the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHWWI is Wuwei Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COMMCNSHWWI if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank of Communications got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Communications.
What happens if I use COMMCNSHWWI with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COMMCNSHWWI against the details from Bank of Communications before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.