SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ42G
BKCHCNBJ42G belongs to Bank of China in Guangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ42G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 42G |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Guangzhou K.f.q. Branch |
| City | Guangzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of China 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.
- 42G 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ42G?
The code BKCHCNBJ42G belongs to Guangzhou K.f.q. Branch, part of Bank of China in Guangzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ42G?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ42G is Guangzhou K.f.q. Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ42G.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 BKCHCNBJ42G stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 42G identifies the branch Guangzhou K.f.q. Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ42G, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.