SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJSHI
ICBKCNBJSHI belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJSHI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | SHI |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Shanghai Municipal Branch |
| 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.
- SHI 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 uses SWIFT code ICBKCNBJSHI?
The code ICBKCNBJSHI belongs to Shanghai Municipal Branch, part of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJSHI, 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.
How long does it take to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of ICBKCNBJSHI stand for?
ICBK is the bank code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and SHI identifies the branch Shanghai Municipal Branch.
What happens if I use ICBKCNBJSHI incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ICBKCNBJSHI with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Industrial and Commercial Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 143 SWIFT/BIC codes for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.