SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJPBD
ICBKCNBJPBD belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJPBD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | PBD |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Private Banking Department |
| City | Shanghai |
| 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.
- PBD 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 SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJPBD?
ICBKCNBJPBD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking Department, part of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in ICBKCNBJPBD stand for?
ICBK is the institution code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and PBD identifies the department Private Banking Department.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJPBD?
ICBKCNBJ points to the head office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJPBD points to Private Banking Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ICBKCNBJPBD if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJPBD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.