SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ280
BKCHCNBJ280 belongs to Bank of China in Xining, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ280 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 280 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Qinghai Branch |
| City | Xining |
| 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.
- 280 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ280?
The code BKCHCNBJ280 belongs to Qinghai Branch, part of Bank of China in Xining, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ280, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of China have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ280 mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 280 is the code of the branch Qinghai Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.