SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ21A
BKCHCNBJ21A belongs to Bank of China in Tanggu, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ21A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 21A |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Tianjin Binhai Branch |
| City | Tanggu |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 21A 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 BKCHCNBJ21A?
BKCHCNBJ21A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tianjin Binhai Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Tanggu, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ21A, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ21A stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 21A identifies the branch Tianjin Binhai Branch.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ21A incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ21A with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ21A?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ21A is Tianjin Binhai Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHCNBJ21A 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.