SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHZHU
COMMCNSHZHU belongs to Bank of Communications in Zhuzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHZHU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | ZHU |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Zhuzhou Branch |
| City | Zhuzhou |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- ZHU 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/BIC code COMMCNSHZHU?
The code COMMCNSHZHU belongs to Zhuzhou Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Communications in Zhuzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Communications have other 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.
Can I use COMMCNSH instead of COMMCNSHZHU?
COMMCNSH is the head office of Bank of Communications, while COMMCNSHZHU points to Zhuzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COMMCNSHZHU if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in COMMCNSHZHU stand for?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and ZHU identifies the department Zhuzhou Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Communications?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Communications?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHZHU, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.