SWIFT/BIC code MBTCCNBNXXX

MBTCCNBNXXX belongs to Metropolitan Bank (China) LTD in Nanjing, China.

MBTCCNBNXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMBTCCNBNXXX
8-character codeMBTCCNBN
Branch codeXXX
BankMetropolitan Bank (China) LTD
BranchHead office
CityNanjing
CountryChina

How the Metropolitan Bank (China) LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MBTC Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
BN Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT code MBTCCNBNXXX?

MBTCCNBNXXX identifies the head office of Metropolitan Bank (China) LTD in Nanjing, China. Use it when you send money to an account at Metropolitan Bank (China) LTD.

Does Metropolitan Bank (China) LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – MBTCCNBNXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Metropolitan Bank (China) LTD in China, so there is no branch code to choose.

Is MBTCCNBN and MBTCCNBNXXX the same code?

Yes. MBTCCNBN is the 8-character version of MBTCCNBNXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Metropolitan Bank (China) LTD in Nanjing.

What is the best way to send money to Metropolitan Bank (China) LTD in China?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Metropolitan Bank (China) LTD?

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

What does each part of MBTCCNBNXXX stand for?

MBTC is the institution code of Metropolitan Bank (China) LTD, CN is the ISO code of China, BN is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

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