SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJHZU
ICBKCNBJHZU belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Hangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJHZU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | HZU |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Hangzhou City Branch |
| City | Hangzhou |
| 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.
- HZU 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 is behind BIC ICBKCNBJHZU?
ICBKCNBJHZU identifies Hangzhou City Branch, a branch or department of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Hangzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJHZU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. 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?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJHZU?
ICBKCNBJ is the main office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJHZU is Hangzhou City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ICBKCNBJHZU if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use ICBKCNBJHZU incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ICBKCNBJHZU against the details from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China before sending.
Has Industrial and Commercial Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 143 SWIFT/BIC codes for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.