SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ43A
BKCHCNBJ43A belongs to Bank of China in Zhaoqing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ43A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 43A |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Zhaoqing Branch |
| City | Zhaoqing |
| 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.
- 43A 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 BKCHCNBJ43A?
BKCHCNBJ43A identifies Zhaoqing Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Zhaoqing, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ43A incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ43A with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ43A stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 43A is the code of the branch Zhaoqing Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ43A?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ43A is Zhaoqing Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHCNBJ43A if the recipient 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ43A, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.