SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ82C
BKCHCNBJ82C belongs to Bank of China in Yingkou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ82C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 82C |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Yingkou Branch |
| City | Yingkou |
| 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.
- 82C 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 BKCHCNBJ82C?
BKCHCNBJ82C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Yingkou Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Yingkou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ82C?
BKCHCNBJ is the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ82C points to Yingkou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHCNBJ82C if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically 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 for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ82C, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ82C mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 82C identifies the branch Yingkou Branch.
Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.