COMMMOMX — BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS CO.,LTD. MACAU BRANCH

The SWIFT code COMMMOMX identifies BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS CO.,LTD. MACAU BRANCH in MACAU, Macao. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.

The 8 or 11 characters of COMMMOMX are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (COMM) represent the bank code for BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS CO.,LTD. MACAU BRANCH; characters 5-6 (MO) indicate the country code for Macao; characters 7-8 (MX) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.

COMMMOMX is formatted as a valid ISO 9362 Business Identifier Code and is listed in our reference directory for BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS CO.,LTD. MACAU BRANCH in MACAU, Macao. Our directory records come from an open community compilation last updated in 2024, so listing is not confirmation of current status — SWIFT does not publish a free live status feed. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary bank before sending funds.

The physical address registered for COMMMOMX is: AVENIDA COMERCIAL DE MACAU 251A, AIA TOWER, FLOOR 9, ROOM 1603-1608, 999078, MACAU, Macao. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.

An 8-character BIC (BIC8) identifies an institution's primary head office, while an 11-character BIC (BIC11) specifies a distinct branch or department. Appending 'XXX' to COMMMOMX forms the conventional head-office branch suffix; both formats route validly on the network.

Yes. COMMMOMX is the primary 8-character head office code for BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS CO.,LTD. MACAU BRANCH. When a specific branch BIC is unknown, payments directed to COMMMOMX (or COMMMOMXXXX) route to the central head office for internal distribution.

SWIFT codes like COMMMOMX identify the bank institution, while IBANs (ISO 13616) identify the individual customer account. Within SEPA (ECB SEPA), IBANs are sufficient for routing; outside SEPA, both SWIFT BIC and account number are typically required.

Using an incorrect code can delay transfers, cause payment returns, or route funds to an incorrect institution. Correspondent banks along the route may charge return processing fees, and currency conversion losses may occur. Always verify details with the beneficiary.

International SWIFT wires typically settle within 1 to 5 business days, depending on time zones, clearing cut-offs, correspondent hops (BIS CPMI), and compliance checks.

When sending and receiving banks lack direct clearing accounts, transfers route through intermediary correspondent banks (BIS CPMI) that maintain shared Nostro/Vostro accounts. Each hop may deduct a handling fee.

COMMMOMX routes international cross-border transfers. Domestic clearing arrangements vary in Macao; confirm with the beneficiary bank before sending funds. SWIFT/BIC codes handle international wire entry.

This record is sourced from an open community BIC compilation (2024 vintage). For full data provenance, see our Data Sources Register.

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