SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ49B
BKCHCNBJ49B belongs to Bank of China in Beihai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ49B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 49B |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Beihai Branch |
| City | Beihai |
| 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.
- 49B 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 BKCHCNBJ49B?
BKCHCNBJ49B identifies Beihai Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Beihai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ49B stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 49B is the code of the department Beihai Branch.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ49B with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ49B against the details from Bank of China before sending.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ49B?
BKCHCNBJ is the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ49B points to Beihai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ49B.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ49B, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, 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.