SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44E
BKCHCNBJ44E belongs to Bank of China in Nanhai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ44E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 44E |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Nanhai Sub-Branch |
| City | Nanhai |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 44E 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 BKCHCNBJ44E?
BKCHCNBJ44E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nanhai Sub-Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Nanhai, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44E, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ44E mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 44E is the code of the branch Nanhai Sub-Branch.
Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.