SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ720
BKCHCNBJ720 belongs to Bank of China in Fuzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ720 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 720 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Fujian Branch |
| City | Fuzhou |
| 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.
- 720 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 branch is behind BIC BKCHCNBJ720?
BKCHCNBJ720 identifies Fujian Branch, part of Bank of China in Fuzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ720, 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 does each part of BKCHCNBJ720 mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 720 is the code of the department Fujian Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.