SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHYCB
COMMCNSHYCB belongs to Bank of Communications in Yuncheng, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHYCB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | YCB |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Yuncheng Branch |
| City | Yuncheng |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of Communications SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- YCB 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 BIC COMMCNSHYCB?
The code COMMCNSHYCB belongs to Yuncheng Branch, part of Bank of Communications in Yuncheng, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHYCB stand for?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and YCB is the code of the department Yuncheng Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHYCB, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter COMMCNSHYCB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COMMCNSHYCB with the recipient before sending.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHYCB?
COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHYCB points to Yuncheng Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHYCB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.