SWIFT Code CBXMCNBA — XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD., XIAMEN

About SWIFT Code CBXMCNBA — XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD., XIAMEN

SWIFT code CBXMCNBA is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD. in XIAMEN, 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 XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD. for all outward international remittances from XIAMEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CBXMCNBA

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CBXMCNBA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD. account in XIAMEN, share SWIFT code CBXMCNBA 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 XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD., XIAMEN must provide SWIFT code CBXMCNBA. 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 XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD. in XIAMEN rely on SWIFT code CBXMCNBA 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 XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD. →

How SWIFT Code CBXMCNBA Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CBXMCNBA 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 XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CBXMCNBA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CBXMCNBA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for XIAMEN 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 CBXMCNBA directly with XIAMEN BANK CO., LTD.'s XIAMEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.