SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ79A
BKCHCNBJ79A belongs to Bank of China in Wuhu, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ79A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 79A |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Wuhu Branch |
| City | Wuhu |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 79A 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 BKCHCNBJ79A?
The code BKCHCNBJ79A belongs to Wuhu Branch, part of Bank of China in Wuhu, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ79A?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ79A points to Wuhu Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHCNBJ79A if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of China got more 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.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ79A stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 79A is the code of the department Wuhu 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. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ79A, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.