SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ73E
BKCHCNBJ73E belongs to Bank of China in Fuzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ73E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 73E |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Fuzhou Central Sub-Branch |
| City | Fuzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 73E 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 uses BIC BKCHCNBJ73E?
The code BKCHCNBJ73E belongs to Fuzhou Central Sub-Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Fuzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ73E?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ73E points to Fuzhou Central Sub-Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ73E.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ73E mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 73E is the code of the branch Fuzhou Central Sub-Branch.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ73E incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJ73E against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.