SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ73M
BKCHCNBJ73M belongs to Bank of China in Fuzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ73M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 73M |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Fujian Pilot Free Trade Zone Fuzhou 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.
- 73M 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ73M?
BKCHCNBJ73M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fujian Pilot Free Trade Zone Fuzhou Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Fuzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ73M stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 73M is the code of the department Fujian Pilot Free Trade Zone Fuzhou Branch.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ73M incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJ73M against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.
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.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ73M?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ73M is Fujian Pilot Free Trade Zone Fuzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHCNBJ73M if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ73M, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.