SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJSTU
ICBKCNBJSTU belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Shantou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJSTU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | STU |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Shantou City Branch |
| City | Shantou |
| 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.
- STU 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 ICBKCNBJSTU?
The code ICBKCNBJSTU belongs to Shantou City Branch, a branch or department of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Shantou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of ICBKCNBJSTU mean?
ICBK is the bank code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and STU identifies the department Shantou City Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJSTU, the account number or IBAN 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?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJSTU?
ICBKCNBJ points to the main office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJSTU points to Shantou City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ICBKCNBJSTU.
What is the best way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.