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SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ49A

BKCHCNBJ49A belongs to Bank of China in Wuzhou, China.

BKCHCNBJ49A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHCNBJ49A
8-character codeBKCHCNBJ
Branch code49A
BankBank of China
BranchWuzhou Branch
CityWuzhou
CountryChina

How 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.
49A 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 BKCHCNBJ49A?

BKCHCNBJ49A identifies Wuzhou Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Wuzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.

What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ49A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ49A with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ49A?

BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ49A points to Wuzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ49A.

What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ49A mean?

BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 49A is the code of the branch Wuzhou Branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.