SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ49H
BKCHCNBJ49H belongs to Bank of China in Fangcheng, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ49H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 49H |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Fangchenggang Branch |
| City | Fangcheng |
| 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.
- 49H 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 BKCHCNBJ49H?
The code BKCHCNBJ49H belongs to Fangchenggang Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Fangcheng, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ49H?
BKCHCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ49H is Fangchenggang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKCHCNBJ49H if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ49H, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Bank of China got 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check 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.