CMBCUS33 — CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO., LTD.
CMBCUS33 is the SWIFT/BIC code for CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO., LTD. in NEW YORK, NY, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
CMBCUS33 is the SWIFT/BIC code for CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO., LTD. in NEW YORK, NY, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO., LTD. |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 33 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code CMBCUS33 belong to?
The SWIFT code CMBCUS33 identifies CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO., LTD. in NEW YORK, NY, United States. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code CMBCUS33 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of CMBCUS33 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (CMBC) represent the bank code for CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO., LTD.; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (33) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code CMBCUS33 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) CMBCUS33 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '33' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code CMBCUS33 instead of CMBCUS33?
Yes. The 8-character code CMBCUS33 represents the primary headquarters of CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO., LTD.. The 11-character code CMBCUS33 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to CMBCUS33 (or CMBCUS33XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to CMBCUS33?
The physical address registered for CMBCUS33 is: 535 MADISON AVENUE, 10022, NEW YORK, NY, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the CMBCUS33 code in United States?
The SWIFT code CMBCUS33 is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United States. US domestic transfers use 9-digit ABA routing numbers for ACH and Fedwire.
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).