SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHZSN
COMMCNSHZSN belongs to Bank of Communications in Zhongshan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMCNSHZSN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMCNSH |
| Branch code | ZSN |
| Bank | Bank of Communications |
| Branch | Zhongshan Branch |
| City | Zhongshan |
| 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.
- ZSN 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 BIC COMMCNSHZSN?
The code COMMCNSHZSN belongs to Zhongshan Branch, a unit of Bank of Communications in Zhongshan, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Communications?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMMCNSHZSN, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter COMMCNSHZSN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COMMCNSHZSN against the details from Bank of Communications before you confirm.
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 COMMCNSHZSN mean?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and ZSN identifies the branch Zhongshan Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.