SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJCZI
ICBKCNBJCZI belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Changzhi, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJCZI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | CZI |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Changzhi City Branch |
| City | Changzhi |
| Country | China |
The way the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- CZI 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 branch uses BIC ICBKCNBJCZI?
ICBKCNBJCZI identifies Changzhi City Branch, a branch or department of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Changzhi, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ICBKCNBJCZI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ICBKCNBJCZI with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJCZI, the IBAN or local account number 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 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of ICBKCNBJCZI 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 CZI is the code of the branch Changzhi City Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.