SWIFT Code CQCBCN22 — BANK OF CHONGQING, CHONGQING

About SWIFT Code CQCBCN22 — BANK OF CHONGQING, CHONGQING

SWIFT code CQCBCN22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF CHONGQING in CHONGQING, China. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANK OF CHONGQING for all outward international remittances from CHONGQING. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CQCBCN22

The code CQCBCN22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CQCBCN22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF CHONGQING account in CHONGQING, share SWIFT code CQCBCN22 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANK OF CHONGQING, CHONGQING must provide SWIFT code CQCBCN22. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANK OF CHONGQING in CHONGQING rely on SWIFT code CQCBCN22 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK OF CHONGQING →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF CHONGQING →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF CHONGQING →

How SWIFT Code CQCBCN22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CQCBCN22 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK OF CHONGQING.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK OF CHONGQING receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CQCBCN22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CQCBCN22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CHONGQING only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within China.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CQCBCN22 directly with BANK OF CHONGQING's CHONGQING branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.