SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ760
BKCHCNBJ760 belongs to Bank of China in Urumqi, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ760 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 760 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Xinjiang Branch |
| City | Urumqi |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 760 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 BKCHCNBJ760?
BKCHCNBJ760 identifies Xinjiang Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Urumqi, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ760?
BKCHCNBJ is the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ760 points to Xinjiang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ760.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China in 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 – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ760 stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 760 is the code of the department Xinjiang Branch.
Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer 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.