SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ680
BKCHCNBJ680 belongs to Bank of China in Taiyuan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ680 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 680 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Shanxi Branch |
| City | Taiyuan |
| 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.
- 680 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 BKCHCNBJ680?
BKCHCNBJ680 identifies Shanxi Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Taiyuan, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ680 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ680 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ680 stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 680 is the code of the branch Shanxi Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ680?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ680 is Shanxi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ680.
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 quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.