SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJ021
BJCNCNBJ021 belongs to Bank of Beijing in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BJCNCNBJ021 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BJCNCNBJ |
| Branch code | 021 |
| Bank | Bank of Beijing |
| Branch | Beijing Management Dept. |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of Beijing SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BJCN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 021 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJ021?
BJCNCNBJ021 identifies Beijing Management Dept., a branch or department of Bank of Beijing in Beijing, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Beijing take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Beijing?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BJCNCNBJ021, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BJCNCNBJ021 stand for?
BJCN is the institution code of Bank of Beijing, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 021 is the code of the branch Beijing Management Dept..
What happens if I enter BJCNCNBJ021 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BJCNCNBJ021 against the details from Bank of Beijing before you confirm.
Can I use BJCNCNBJ instead of BJCNCNBJ021?
BJCNCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of Beijing, while BJCNCNBJ021 points to Beijing Management Dept.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BJCNCNBJ021.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.