SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ240
BKCHCNBJ240 belongs to Bank of China in Guiyang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ240 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 240 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Guizhou Branch |
| City | Guiyang |
| 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.
- 240 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ240?
The code BKCHCNBJ240 belongs to Guizhou Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Guiyang, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ240 stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 240 identifies the branch Guizhou Branch.
Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ240, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ240?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ240 is Guizhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHCNBJ240 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.