SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ400
BKCHCNBJ400 belongs to Bank of China Guangdong Branch in Guangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ400 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 400 |
| Bank | Bank of China Guangdong Branch |
| Branch | Guangdong Branch |
| City | Guangzhou |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of China Guangdong Branch 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.
- 400 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 branch uses BIC BKCHCNBJ400?
The code BKCHCNBJ400 belongs to Guangdong Branch, part of Bank of China Guangdong Branch in Guangzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ400?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China Guangdong Branch, while BKCHCNBJ400 points to Guangdong Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHCNBJ400 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of China Guangdong Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKCHCNBJ400 is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of China Guangdong Branch in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ400 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ400 against the details from Bank of China Guangdong Branch before you confirm.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ400 stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China Guangdong Branch, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 400 is the code of the department Guangdong Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China Guangdong Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.