SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ41P
BKCHCNBJ41P belongs to Bank of China in Chaozhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ41P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 41P |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Chaozhou Branch |
| City | Chaozhou |
| 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.
- 41P 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 BKCHCNBJ41P?
BKCHCNBJ41P identifies Chaozhou Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Chaozhou, 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 in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ41P, 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ41P mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 41P is the code of the department Chaozhou Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.