SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ73B
BKCHCNBJ73B belongs to Bank of China in Quanzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ73B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 73B |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Quanzhou Branch |
| City | Quanzhou |
| 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.
- 73B 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 BKCHCNBJ73B?
The code BKCHCNBJ73B belongs to Quanzhou Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Quanzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ73B, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank of China have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ73B mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 73B identifies the department Quanzhou Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of 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.