SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHYBA

COMMCNSHYBA belongs to Bank of Communications in Yibin, China.

COMMCNSHYBA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOMMCNSHYBA
8-character codeCOMMCNSH
Branch codeYBA
BankBank of Communications
BranchYibin Branch
CityYibin
CountryChina

How the Bank of Communications SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
YBA 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHYBA?

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

Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHYBA?

COMMCNSH is the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHYBA is Yibin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COMMCNSHYBA if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Bank of Communications got other 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. 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 COMMCNSHYBA, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What happens if I enter COMMCNSHYBA incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COMMCNSHYBA with the recipient before you confirm.

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