SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJHQA
ICBKCNBJHQA belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Zhuhai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJHQA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | HQA |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Hengqin Branch |
| City | Zhuhai |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- HQA 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 is behind SWIFT code ICBKCNBJHQA?
The code ICBKCNBJHQA belongs to Hengqin Branch, a branch or department of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Zhuhai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ICBKCNBJHQA mean?
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 HQA identifies the department Hengqin Branch.
What happens if I use ICBKCNBJHQA with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ICBKCNBJHQA with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJHQA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJHQA?
ICBKCNBJ is the head office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJHQA points to Hengqin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ICBKCNBJHQA if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.