SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44P
BKCHCNBJ44P belongs to Bank of China in Kaiping, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ44P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 44P |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Kaiping Sub-Branch |
| City | Kaiping |
| 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.
- 44P 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 BIC BKCHCNBJ44P?
BKCHCNBJ44P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kaiping Sub-Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Kaiping, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ44P incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ44P against the details from Bank of China before sending.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ44P mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 44P is the code of the department Kaiping Sub-Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China?
Many banks 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.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ44P?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ44P is Kaiping Sub-Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKCHCNBJ44P if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.