SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ42A
BKCHCNBJ42A belongs to Bank of China Guangzhou Branch in Guangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ42A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 42A |
| Bank | Bank of China Guangzhou Branch |
| Branch | Guangzhou Yanjiang Sub-Branch |
| City | Guangzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of China Guangzhou Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 42A 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 is behind SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ42A?
BKCHCNBJ42A identifies Guangzhou Yanjiang Sub-Branch, part of Bank of China Guangzhou Branch in Guangzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ42A?
BKCHCNBJ is the main office of Bank of China Guangzhou Branch, while BKCHCNBJ42A is Guangzhou Yanjiang Sub-Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ42A.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China Guangzhou Branch in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China Guangzhou Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ42A, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ42A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ42A with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ42A mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China Guangzhou Branch, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 42A is the code of the department Guangzhou Yanjiang Sub-Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.