SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ550
BKCHCNBJ550 belongs to Bank of China in Nanchang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ550 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 550 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Jiangxi Branch |
| City | Nanchang |
| 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.
- 550 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ550?
The code BKCHCNBJ550 belongs to Jiangxi Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Nanchang, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ550, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ550 mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 550 identifies the department Jiangxi Branch.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ550 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ550 against the details from Bank of China before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.