SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJZAG

ICBKCNBJZAG belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Zhangzhou, China.

ICBKCNBJZAG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeICBKCNBJZAG
8-character codeICBKCNBJ
Branch codeZAG
BankIndustrial and Commercial Bank of China
BranchZhangzhou City Branch
CityZhangzhou
CountryChina

The way 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.
ZAG 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 code ICBKCNBJZAG?

ICBKCNBJZAG identifies Zhangzhou City Branch, a branch or department of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Zhangzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of ICBKCNBJZAG mean?

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 ZAG is the code of the branch Zhangzhou City Branch.

How long does it take to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in China?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKCNBJZAG, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in China?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use ICBKCNBJ instead of ICBKCNBJZAG?

ICBKCNBJ is the main office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, while ICBKCNBJZAG points to Zhangzhou City Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ICBKCNBJZAG.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.