SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJCCS
ICBKCNBJCCS belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJCCS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | CCS |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Chfm Clearing Service Unit |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
The way the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CCS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJCCS?
ICBKCNBJCCS identifies Chfm Clearing Service Unit, a unit of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Beijing, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ICBKCNBJCCS stand for?
ICBK is the institution code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and CCS identifies the branch Chfm Clearing Service Unit.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJCCS?
ICBKCNBJ is the main office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJCCS is Chfm Clearing Service Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ICBKCNBJCCS if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJCCS, 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.