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SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ82A

BKCHCNBJ82A belongs to Bank of China in Shenyang, China.

BKCHCNBJ82A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHCNBJ82A
8-character codeBKCHCNBJ
Branch code82A
BankBank of China
BranchShenyang Branch
CityShenyang
CountryChina

How 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.
82A 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ82A?

The code BKCHCNBJ82A belongs to Shenyang Branch, part of Bank of China in Shenyang, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ82A incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHCNBJ82A with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ82A?

BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ82A is Shenyang Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHCNBJ82A if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ82A stand for?

BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 82A is the code of the branch Shenyang Branch.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ82A, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of China in China?

Banks often 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.