SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJLZU
ICBKCNBJLZU belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Lanzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJLZU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | LZU |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Lanzhou City Branch |
| City | Lanzhou |
| 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.
- LZU 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 BIC ICBKCNBJLZU?
ICBKCNBJLZU identifies Lanzhou City Branch, a branch or department of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Lanzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Industrial and Commercial Bank of China have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 143 SWIFT/BIC codes for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJLZU?
ICBKCNBJ is the head office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJLZU is Lanzhou City Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ICBKCNBJLZU if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use ICBKCNBJLZU with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ICBKCNBJLZU against the details from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJLZU, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.