SWIFT Code CTCBCN22 — CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH, GUANGZHOU
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH in GUANGZHOU, China. Use this code for international wire transfers.
GUANGZHOU
CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH · China
SWIFT / BIC Code
CTCBCN22
Code Breakdown
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Branch
GUANGZHOU
City
Country Code
CN
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code CTCBCN22 — CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH, GUANGZHOU
SWIFT code CTCBCN22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH in GUANGZHOU, 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 CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH for all outward international remittances from GUANGZHOU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code CTCBCN22
The code CTCBCN22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | CTCB | 4 letters | Identifies CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH as the institution |
| Country Code | CN | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for China |
| Location Code | 22 | 2 chars | City/region identifier within China |
When to Use SWIFT Code CTCBCN22
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH account in GUANGZHOU, share SWIFT code CTCBCN22 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 CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH, GUANGZHOU must provide SWIFT code CTCBCN22. 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 CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH in GUANGZHOU rely on SWIFT code CTCBCN22 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 CTCBCN22 | 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 CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH →
How SWIFT Code CTCBCN22 Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CTCBCN22 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 CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CTCBCN22
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
CTCBCN22uppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for GUANGZHOU 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 CTCBCN22 directly with CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH's GUANGZHOU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against CTBC BANK CO., LTD GUANGZHOU BRANCH's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
