SWIFT/BIC Code for China Banking Corporation (Chinabank) in the Philippines

The primary Chinabank SWIFT code in the Philippines is CHBKPHMMXXX. China Banking Corporation may use different SWIFT/BIC codes for specific banking services, so confirm the right one with your recipient or the bank directly before you send.

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CHBKPHMMXXX

CHBKPHMMXXX is made up of four parts: CHBK identifies China Banking Corporation as the bank, PH directs to the Philippines, MM points to Metro Manila as the location, and XXX designates the main branch.

China Banking Corporation SWIFT code details

Bank Name

China Banking Corporation (Chinabank)

SWIFT/BIC codeCHBKPHMMXXX
Bank addressChina Bank Building, 8745 Paseo de Roxas
CityMakati City
CountryPhilippines
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Why do I need a China Banking Corporation SWIFT code?

A SWIFT/BIC code gives the international banking system identifying information about the receiving bank in order to direct your transfer to the right place. To send money to a Chinabank account in the Philippines, you’ll need the code CHBKPHMMXXX.

 

Recipients can find the Chinabank Philippines SWIFT code on a recent bank statement or through their online banking.

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How to find a local branch SWIFT code for China Banking Corporation in the Philippines

Get the details from your recipient

Ask for their account number and the Chinabank Philippines SWIFT code. A recent bank statement or their online banking portal will have both.

Check for a branch SWIFT code

Some Chinabank branches use their own unique SWIFT code. If a branch-specific code isn’t available, the head office code CHBKPHMMXXX is the default.

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When you specify the destination bank, Western Union matches the SWIFT code for you. Add your recipient’s bank account transfer details, choose how to pay, and send.

China Banking Corporation SWIFT Code in the Philippines

Understanding SWIFT codes

SWIFT codes are 8 to 11 characters long, and each section means something different.

 

1 – Bank code (4 letters)

CHBK represents China Banking Corporation.

 

2 – Country code (2 letters)

PH stands for the Philippines.

 

3 – Location code (2 letters or numbers)

Points to the bank’s city or regional hub — MM for Metro Manila in this case.

 

4 – Branch code (3 character)

Identifies a specific branch. When it reads XXX, the code refers to the bank’s head office.

If your recipient doesn’t have a branch-level code, the default Chinabank SWIFT code in the Philippines is CHBKPHMMXXX.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a SWIFT/BIC code for international money transfers to China Banking Corporation?

Yes. An international transfer to a Chinabank account in the Philippines cannot be processed without a SWIFT code. For most transfers, CHBKPHMMXXX is the code to use.

How do I find a SWIFT code for China Banking Corporation?

Start by asking your recipient. Chinabank customers can find their branch SWIFT code on a recent bank statement or through their online banking account. Western Union’s bank codes guide is also a handy reference.

Do all banks in the Philippines have a SWIFT code?

Most banks that handle international transfers in the Philippines are part of the SWIFT network, but not all. Banks without a SWIFT code typically route cross-border payments through a correspondent bank. For more on how bank codes work, see our guide on SWIFT codes vs. IBANs.

Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?

Large banks often assign unique SWIFT codes to individual branches. If your recipient can’t confirm a branch-specific code for Chinabank in the Philippines, the head office code CHBKPHMMXXX should also work.

This content is for informational purposes only. Western Union does not require you add bank codes when performing an international money transfer.