SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ79C
BKCHCNBJ79C belongs to Bank of China in Ma'anshan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ79C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 79C |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Ma'anshan Sub-Branch |
| City | Ma'anshan |
| 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.
- 79C 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ79C?
BKCHCNBJ79C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ma'anshan Sub-Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Ma'anshan, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ79C mean?
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 79C identifies the department Ma'anshan Sub-Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ79C, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ79C?
BKCHCNBJ is the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ79C points to Ma'anshan Sub-Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ79C.
Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. 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.