SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ51D
BKCHCNBJ51D belongs to Bank of China in Weihai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ51D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 51D |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Weihai Branch |
| City | Weihai |
| 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.
- 51D 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 is behind SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ51D?
The code BKCHCNBJ51D belongs to Weihai Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Weihai, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ51D mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 51D is the code of the department Weihai Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ51D, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ51D?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ51D points to Weihai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ51D.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.