SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ23H
BKCHCNBJ23H belongs to Bank of China in Tangshan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ23H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 23H |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Tangshan Branch |
| City | Tangshan |
| 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.
- 23H 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 BKCHCNBJ23H?
BKCHCNBJ23H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tangshan Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Tangshan, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ23H incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ23H with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Bank of China have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ23H, 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.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ23H?
BKCHCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ23H is Tangshan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHCNBJ23H 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.