SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44K
BKCHCNBJ44K belongs to Bank of China in Jiangmen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ44K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 44K |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Jiangmen Branch |
| City | Jiangmen |
| Country | China |
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.
- 44K 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 branch uses BIC BKCHCNBJ44K?
The code BKCHCNBJ44K belongs to Jiangmen Branch, part of Bank of China in Jiangmen, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ44K?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ44K points to Jiangmen Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKCHCNBJ44K if the recipient asks for it.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ44K incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ44K against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.
Does Bank of China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ44K mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 44K is the code of the branch Jiangmen Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.