SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ600
BKCHCNBJ600 belongs to Bank of China in Hankou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ600 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 600 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Hubei Branch |
| City | Hankou |
| 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.
- 600 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
What bank is behind BIC BKCHCNBJ600?
BKCHCNBJ600 identifies Hubei Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Hankou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ600 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ600 against the details from Bank of China before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ600, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ600 stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 600 is the code of the branch Hubei Branch.
Does Bank of China have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.