SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJNSA
ICBKCNBJNSA belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Yinchuan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJNSA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | NSA |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Banch |
| City | Yinchuan |
| Country | China |
How the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- NSA 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 ICBKCNBJNSA?
ICBKCNBJNSA identifies Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Banch, a unit of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Yinchuan, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJNSA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in ICBKCNBJNSA 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 NSA is the code of the branch Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Banch.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJNSA?
ICBKCNBJ points to the head office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJNSA points to Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Banch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ICBKCNBJNSA if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter ICBKCNBJNSA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ICBKCNBJNSA with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.