SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJHLJ
ICBKCNBJHLJ belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Harbin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJHLJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | HLJ |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Heilongjiang Provincial Branch |
| City | Harbin |
| 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.
- HLJ 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 ICBKCNBJHLJ?
ICBKCNBJHLJ identifies Heilongjiang Provincial Branch, a branch or department of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Harbin, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of ICBKCNBJHLJ mean?
ICBK is the bank code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and HLJ identifies the branch Heilongjiang Provincial Branch.
What happens if I enter ICBKCNBJHLJ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ICBKCNBJHLJ with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJHLJ, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJHLJ?
ICBKCNBJ points to the main office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJHLJ is Heilongjiang Provincial Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ICBKCNBJHLJ.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.