SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ51B
BKCHCNBJ51B belongs to Bank of China in Jinan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ51B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 51B |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Jinan Branch |
| City | Jinan |
| 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.
- 51B 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 branch uses BIC BKCHCNBJ51B?
The code BKCHCNBJ51B belongs to Jinan Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Jinan, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ51B stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 51B identifies the branch Jinan Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ51B?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ51B is Jinan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHCNBJ51B if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ51B, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.