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SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHXXX

COMMCNSHXXX belongs to Bank of Communications in Shanghai, China.

COMMCNSHXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOMMCNSHXXX
8-character codeCOMMCNSH
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of Communications
BranchHead office
CityShanghai
CountryChina

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.
XXX 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 institution uses BIC COMMCNSHXXX?

COMMCNSHXXX identifies the main office of Bank of Communications in Shanghai, China. Use it when a payment to Bank of Communications does not need a specific branch.

Are COMMCNSH and COMMCNSHXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. COMMCNSH is the short version of COMMCNSHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Communications in Shanghai.

What happens if I use COMMCNSHXXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COMMCNSHXXX against the details from Bank of Communications before sending.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What do the letters in COMMCNSHXXX mean?

COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Has Bank of Communications got other 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.