CIBKCNBJ453 — CHINA CITIC BANK
CIBKCNBJ453 is the SWIFT/BIC code for CHINA CITIC BANK in XINXIANG, China — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
CIBKCNBJ453 is the SWIFT/BIC code for CHINA CITIC BANK in XINXIANG, China. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: CIBKCNBJ
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CHINA CITIC BANK |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Location Code | BJ |
| Branch | XINXIANG BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code CIBKCNBJ453 belong to?
The SWIFT code CIBKCNBJ453 identifies CHINA CITIC BANK in XINXIANG, China. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code CIBKCNBJ453 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of CIBKCNBJ453 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (CIBK) represent the bank code for CHINA CITIC BANK; characters 5-6 (CN) indicate the country code for China; characters 7-8 (BJ) specify the location code; and the final characters (453) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code CIBKCNBJ453 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) CIBKCNBJ453 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BJ' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code CIBKCNBJ instead of CIBKCNBJ453?
Yes. The 8-character code CIBKCNBJ represents the primary headquarters of CHINA CITIC BANK. The 11-character code CIBKCNBJ453 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to CIBKCNBJ (or CIBKCNBJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to CIBKCNBJ453?
The physical address registered for CIBKCNBJ453 is: 681 XINZHONG AVENUE, 453000, XINXIANG, China. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).