SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ780
BKCHCNBJ780 belongs to Bank of China in Hefei, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ780 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 780 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Anhui Branch |
| City | Hefei |
| 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.
- 780 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 BIC BKCHCNBJ780?
BKCHCNBJ780 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Anhui Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Hefei, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ780?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ780 is Anhui Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ780.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ780, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ780 stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 780 identifies the branch Anhui Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Bank of China have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.