SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHYON
COMMCNSHYON belongs to Bank of Communications in Yongzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHYON |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | YON |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Yongzhou Branch |
| City | Yongzhou |
| 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.
- YON 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHYON?
COMMCNSHYON is the SWIFT/BIC code of Yongzhou Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Communications in Yongzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHYON stand for?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and YON identifies the department Yongzhou Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHYON, 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.
Does Bank of Communications have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Communications.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Communications?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.