SWIFT Code COMMCNSHHFI — BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS, HEFEI
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS in HEFEI, China. Use this code for international wire transfers.
HEFEI
BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS · China
SWIFT / BIC Code
COMMCNSHHFI
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
MICR Code
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Branch
(ANHUI PROVINCIAL BRANCH)
City
Country Code
CN
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code COMMCNSHHFI — BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS, HEFEI
SWIFT code COMMCNSHHFI is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS in HEFEI, 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 COMMUNICATIONS for all outward international remittances from HEFEI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code COMMCNSHHFI
The code COMMCNSHHFI follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | COMM | 4 letters | Identifies BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS as the institution |
| Country Code | CN | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for China |
| Location Code | SH | 2 chars | City/region identifier within China |
| Branch Code | HFI | 3 chars | Identifies the specific HEFEI branch |
When to Use SWIFT Code COMMCNSHHFI
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS account in HEFEI, share SWIFT code COMMCNSHHFI 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 COMMUNICATIONS, HEFEI must provide SWIFT code COMMCNSHHFI. 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 COMMUNICATIONS in HEFEI rely on SWIFT code COMMCNSHHFI for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT COMMCNSHHFI | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS →
How SWIFT Code COMMCNSHHFI Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code COMMCNSHHFI and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code COMMCNSHHFI
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
COMMCNSHHFIuppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for HEFEI 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 COMMCNSHHFI directly with BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS's HEFEI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
