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SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ42W

BKCHCNBJ42W belongs to Bank of China in Yangjiang, China.

BKCHCNBJ42W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHCNBJ42W
8-character codeBKCHCNBJ
Branch code42W
BankBank of China
BranchYangjiang Branch
CityYangjiang
CountryChina

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.
42W 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 BKCHCNBJ42W?

The code BKCHCNBJ42W belongs to Yangjiang Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Yangjiang, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of China?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ42W?

BKCHCNBJ is the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ42W points to Yangjiang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ42W.

What does each part of BKCHCNBJ42W mean?

BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 42W identifies the branch Yangjiang Branch.

What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ42W with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ42W against the details from Bank of China before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.