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SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHYAN

COMMCNSHYAN belongs to Bank of Communications in Yangzhou, China.

COMMCNSHYAN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOMMCNSHYAN
8-character codeCOMMCNSH
Branch codeYAN
BankBank of Communications
BranchYangzhou Branch
CityYangzhou
CountryChina

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.
YAN 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 COMMCNSHYAN?

COMMCNSHYAN identifies Yangzhou Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Yangzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Bank of Communications have other 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.

Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHYAN?

COMMCNSH is the main office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHYAN points to Yangzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COMMCNSHYAN if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in COMMCNSHYAN mean?

COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and YAN is the code of the branch Yangzhou Branch.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Communications in China?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter COMMCNSHYAN with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COMMCNSHYAN 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.