SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ51E
BKCHCNBJ51E belongs to Bank of China in Rizhao, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ51E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 51E |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Rizhao Branch |
| City | Rizhao |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 51E 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/BIC code BKCHCNBJ51E?
BKCHCNBJ51E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rizhao Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Rizhao, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ51E?
BKCHCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ51E is Rizhao Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHCNBJ51E if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of China have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ51E mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 51E identifies the department Rizhao Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ51E, 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.