SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ43P
BKCHCNBJ43P belongs to Bank of China in Zhanjiang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ43P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 43P |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Zhanjiang Branch |
| City | Zhanjiang |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of China 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.
- 43P 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/BIC code BKCHCNBJ43P?
BKCHCNBJ43P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zhanjiang Branch, part of Bank of China in Zhanjiang, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ43P mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 43P identifies the department Zhanjiang Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ43P, 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.
Does Bank of China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.