SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ23A
BKCHCNBJ23A belongs to Bank of China in Qinhuangdao, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ23A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 23A |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Qinhuangdao Branch |
| City | Qinhuangdao |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 23A 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 is behind BIC BKCHCNBJ23A?
BKCHCNBJ23A identifies Qinhuangdao Branch, part of Bank of China in Qinhuangdao, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ23A?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ23A points to Qinhuangdao Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ23A.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ23A mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 23A is the code of the department Qinhuangdao Branch.
Does Bank of China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ23A, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.