SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHZHE
COMMCNSHZHE belongs to Bank of Communications in Zhengzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHZHE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | ZHE |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Henan Provincial Branch |
| City | Zhengzhou |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- ZHE 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code COMMCNSHZHE?
COMMCNSHZHE identifies Henan Provincial Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Zhengzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHZHE?
COMMCNSH is the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHZHE is Henan Provincial Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COMMCNSHZHE if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Communications have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 241 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Communications in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use COMMCNSHZHE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COMMCNSHZHE against the details from Bank of Communications before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Communications?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHZHE stand for?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and ZHE is the code of the branch Henan Provincial Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.