SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJYUN
ICBKCNBJYUN belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Kunming, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKCNBJYUN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKCNBJ |
| Branch code | YUN |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China |
| Branch | Yunnan Provincial Branch |
| City | Kunming |
| 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.
- YUN 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 bank is behind SWIFT code ICBKCNBJYUN?
ICBKCNBJYUN identifies Yunnan Provincial Branch, a branch or department of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Kunming, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJYUN, 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.
What does each part of ICBKCNBJYUN stand for?
ICBK is the institution code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and YUN identifies the department Yunnan Provincial Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJYUN?
ICBKCNBJ is the main office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJYUN is Yunnan Provincial Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ICBKCNBJYUN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.