SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ73A
BKCHCNBJ73A belongs to Bank of China in Xiamen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ73A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 73A |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Xiamen Branch |
| City | Xiamen |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 73A 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 uses BIC BKCHCNBJ73A?
BKCHCNBJ73A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Xiamen Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Xiamen, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Has Bank of China got 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.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ73A mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 73A identifies the branch Xiamen Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ73A?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ73A is Xiamen Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHCNBJ73A if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ73A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHCNBJ73A with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.