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Bank of Kunlun

Bank of Kunlun

昆仑银行
🏦 City commercial bank 📍 Karamay, Xinjiang 📅 2006
A bank tied to China's oil sector

ℹ️ About the bank

Bank of Kunlun is a commercial bank headquartered in Karamay, Xinjiang, originating from Karamay City Commercial Bank before it was taken over and renamed by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). It became internationally known for handling oil-trade settlements with Iran.

🌍 Flexibility for foreigners

Foreign residents can open an account at a branch with a passport and residence permit, but the branch network is geographically limited and concentrated in Xinjiang and oil-sector regions.

🧰 Key services

  • Personal and savings accounts
  • UnionPay cards
  • Foreign exchange
  • Energy-sector settlement and finance
  • Mobile banking

🏧 ATMs

ATMs accept domestic UnionPay cards, but the ATM network is limited outside Xinjiang and may not accept international cards.

🏢 Bank branches

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🖼️ Bank & ATM photo album

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