SWIFT/BIC code CTCBCNSH868
CTCBCNSH868 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Xiamen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBCNSH868 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBCNSH |
| Branch code | 868 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Xiamen Branch |
| City | Xiamen |
| Country | China |
How the Ctbc Bank Co., LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CTCB 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.
- 868 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 BIC CTCBCNSH868?
CTCBCNSH868 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Xiamen Branch, a branch or department of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Xiamen, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBCNSH868, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Ctbc Bank Co., LTD have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD.
Can I use CTCBCNSH instead of CTCBCNSH868?
CTCBCNSH points to the head office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBCNSH868 is Xiamen Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CTCBCNSH868.
What happens if I enter CTCBCNSH868 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CTCBCNSH868 against the details from Ctbc Bank Co., LTD before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.