SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJHBI
ICBKCNBJHBI belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Shijiazhuang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJHBI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | HBI |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Hebei Provincial Branch |
| City | Shijiazhuang |
| 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.
- HBI 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 code ICBKCNBJHBI?
ICBKCNBJHBI identifies Hebei Provincial Branch, a branch or department of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Shijiazhuang, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ICBKCNBJHBI incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ICBKCNBJHBI against the details from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China before you confirm.
What does each part of ICBKCNBJHBI 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 HBI identifies the department Hebei Provincial Branch.
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 transfer services before you send.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJHBI?
ICBKCNBJ points to the head office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJHBI is Hebei Provincial Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ICBKCNBJHBI.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJHBI, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.