SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44W
BKCHCNBJ44W belongs to Bank of China in Dongguan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ44W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 44W |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Dongguan Sub-Branch |
| City | Dongguan |
| 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.
- 44W 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 BKCHCNBJ44W?
The code BKCHCNBJ44W belongs to Dongguan Sub-Branch, part of Bank of China in Dongguan, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ44W?
BKCHCNBJ is the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ44W points to Dongguan Sub-Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHCNBJ44W if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Does Bank of China have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ44W incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ44W with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ44W stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 44W is the code of the department Dongguan Sub-Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.