SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJFSN
ICBKCNBJFSN belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Foshan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJFSN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | FSN |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Foshan City Branch |
| City | Foshan |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- FSN 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJFSN?
ICBKCNBJFSN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Foshan City Branch, a unit of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Foshan, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ICBKCNBJFSN stand for?
ICBK is the bank code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and FSN identifies the branch Foshan City Branch.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJFSN?
ICBKCNBJ points to the head office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJFSN is Foshan City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ICBKCNBJFSN if the recipient asks for it.
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 – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJFSN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. 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.