SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ49G
BKCHCNBJ49G belongs to Bank of China in Yulin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ49G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 49G |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Yulin Branch |
| City | Yulin |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 49G 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ49G?
The code BKCHCNBJ49G belongs to Yulin Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Yulin, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ49G incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHCNBJ49G with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ49G mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 49G is the code of the department Yulin Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ49G?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ49G points to Yulin Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ49G.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ49G, the IBAN or local account number 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.