SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHYWU
COMMCNSHYWU belongs to Bank of Communications in Yiwu, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHYWU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | YWU |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Yiwu Branch |
| City | Yiwu |
| 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.
- YWU 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 code COMMCNSHYWU?
COMMCNSHYWU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Yiwu Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Communications in Yiwu, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Communications.
What does each part of COMMCNSHYWU mean?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and YWU identifies the department Yiwu Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Communications in China?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHYWU?
COMMCNSH is the main office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHYWU is Yiwu Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMMCNSHYWU.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHYWU, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.