SWIFT/BIC code BKCHBEBBXXX
BKCHBEBBXXX belongs to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Brussels Branch in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHBEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHBEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Brussels Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Brussels Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BKCHBEBBXXX?
BKCHBEBBXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Brussels Branch in Brussels, Belgium. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Brussels Branch.
Is BKCHBEBB and BKCHBEBBXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BKCHBEBB is the 8-character version of BKCHBEBBXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Brussels Branch in Brussels.
What does each part of BKCHBEBBXXX mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Brussels Branch, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Do I need BKCHBEBBXXX for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BKCHBEBBXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Brussels Branch in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Brussels Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.