SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCA21XXX
BKCHCA21XXX belongs to Bank of China Toronto Branch in Toronto, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCA21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCA21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China Toronto Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
How the Bank of China Toronto Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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
Which bank uses BIC BKCHCA21XXX?
The code BKCHCA21XXX belongs to the main office of Bank of China Toronto Branch in Toronto, Canada. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of China Toronto Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China Toronto Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCA21XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China Toronto Branch?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Canadian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BKCHCA21XXX stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China Toronto Branch, CA is the ISO code of Canada, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Bank of China Toronto Branch have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China Toronto Branch in Canada. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China Toronto Branch in Canada?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.