SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ110
BKCHCNBJ110 belongs to Bank of China in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ110 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 110 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Beijing Branch |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of China 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.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 110 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 BKCHCNBJ110?
BKCHCNBJ110 identifies Beijing Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Beijing, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ110 mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 110 is the code of the department Beijing Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ110?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ110 is Beijing Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHCNBJ110 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.