SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ480
BKCHCNBJ480 belongs to Bank of China in Nanning, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ480 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 480 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Guangxi Branch |
| City | Nanning |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of China SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 480 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ480?
BKCHCNBJ480 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Guangxi Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Nanning, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ480 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ480 against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ480?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ480 points to Guangxi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHCNBJ480 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.