SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44B
BKCHCNBJ44B belongs to Bank of China in Shunde, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ44B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 44B |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Shunde Branch |
| City | Shunde |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 44B 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44B?
The code BKCHCNBJ44B belongs to Shunde Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Shunde, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44B, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ44B stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 44B identifies the department Shunde Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.