SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ47A
BKCHCNBJ47A belongs to Bank of China in Huizhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ47A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 47A |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Huizhou Branch |
| City | Huizhou |
| 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.
- 47A 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 code BKCHCNBJ47A?
The code BKCHCNBJ47A belongs to Huizhou Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Huizhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of China have 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.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ47A mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 47A identifies the department Huizhou Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ47A?
BKCHCNBJ is the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ47A points to Huizhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKCHCNBJ47A if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ47A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJ47A against the details from Bank of China before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ47A, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.