SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ61A
BKCHCNBJ61A belongs to Bank of China in Wuhan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ61A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 61A |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Hankou Sub-Branch |
| City | Wuhan |
| 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.
- 61A 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 BKCHCNBJ61A?
The code BKCHCNBJ61A belongs to Hankou Sub-Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Wuhan, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ61A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJ61A with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ61A stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 61A is the code of the department Hankou Sub-Branch.
Does Bank of China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ61A?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ61A points to Hankou Sub-Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ61A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.