SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ73C
BKCHCNBJ73C belongs to Bank of China in Putian, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ73C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 73C |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Putian Branch |
| City | Putian |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 73C 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ73C?
The code BKCHCNBJ73C belongs to Putian Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Putian, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ73C, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
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.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ73C mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 73C identifies the branch Putian Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.