SWIFT/BIC code SMBCCN22XXX

SMBCCN22XXX belongs to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch in Guangzhou, China.

SMBCCN22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSMBCCN22XXX
8-character codeSMBCCN22
Branch codeXXX
BankSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch
BranchHead office
CityGuangzhou
CountryChina

How the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

SMBC Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 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 bank uses BIC SMBCCN22XXX?

The code SMBCCN22XXX belongs to the main office of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch in Guangzhou, China. Use it when you send money to an account at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SMBCCN22XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of SMBCCN22XXX mean?

SMBC is the institution code of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch, CN stands for China, 22 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

How long does a transfer to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Does Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – SMBCCN22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch in China, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I enter SMBCCN22XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SMBCCN22XXX against the details from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited Guangzhou Branch before you confirm.

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