SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ81A
BKCHCNBJ81A belongs to Bank of China in Dalian, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ81A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 81A |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Bank of China,dalian Branch |
| City | Dalian |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 81A 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/BIC code BKCHCNBJ81A?
The code BKCHCNBJ81A belongs to Bank of China,dalian Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Dalian, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ81A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ81A against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ81A?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ81A is Bank of China,dalian Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHCNBJ81A if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ81A 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 81A identifies the branch Bank of China,dalian Branch.
Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ81A, the IBAN or local account number 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.