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SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ51A

BKCHCNBJ51A belongs to Bank of China in Yantai, China.

BKCHCNBJ51A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHCNBJ51A
8-character codeBKCHCNBJ
Branch code51A
BankBank of China
BranchYantai Branch
CityYantai
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.
51A 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 BIC BKCHCNBJ51A?

BKCHCNBJ51A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Yantai Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Yantai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of China?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ51A stand for?

BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 51A identifies the department Yantai Branch.

What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ51A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ51A against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.

Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ51A?

BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ51A is Yantai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ51A.

Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.

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