SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHZHA
COMMCNSHZHA belongs to Bank of Communications in Zhangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHZHA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | ZHA |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Zhangzhou Branch |
| City | Zhangzhou |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- ZHA 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHZHA?
COMMCNSHZHA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zhangzhou Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Zhangzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Communications?
Many banks add 1–3% 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 COMMCNSHZHA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COMMCNSHZHA against the details from Bank of Communications before you confirm.
What does each part of COMMCNSHZHA 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 ZHA identifies the branch Zhangzhou Branch.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHZHA?
COMMCNSH points to the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHZHA is Zhangzhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COMMCNSHZHA if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHZHA, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.