SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ42P
BKCHCNBJ42P belongs to Bank of China in Maoming, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ42P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 42P |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Maoming Branch |
| City | Maoming |
| 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.
- 42P 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 code BKCHCNBJ42P?
BKCHCNBJ42P identifies Maoming Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Maoming, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ42P incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ42P with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ42P, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ42P mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 42P is the code of the department Maoming Branch.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.