SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ49D
BKCHCNBJ49D belongs to Bank of China in Liuzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ49D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 49D |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Liuzhou Branch |
| City | Liuzhou |
| 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.
- 49D 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 is behind SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ49D?
BKCHCNBJ49D identifies Liuzhou Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Liuzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of China have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 does each part of BKCHCNBJ49D stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 49D is the code of the department Liuzhou Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ49D with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ49D against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ49D, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.