SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJSZU
ICBKCNBJSZU belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Suzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJSZU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | SZU |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Suzhou City Branch |
| City | Suzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SZU 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
What bank is behind BIC ICBKCNBJSZU?
The code ICBKCNBJSZU belongs to Suzhou City Branch, part of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Suzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ICBKCNBJSZU stand for?
ICBK is the bank code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and SZU is the code of the department Suzhou City Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJSZU?
ICBKCNBJ points to the head office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJSZU is Suzhou City Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ICBKCNBJSZU.
How long does a transfer to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJSZU, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.