SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ82F
BKCHCNBJ82F belongs to Bank of China in Jinzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ82F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 82F |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Jinzhou Branch |
| City | Jinzhou |
| Country | China |
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.
- 82F 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 is behind SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ82F?
BKCHCNBJ82F is the SWIFT/BIC code of Jinzhou Branch, part of Bank of China in Jinzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ82F?
BKCHCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ82F points to Jinzhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ82F.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ82F stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 82F is the code of the branch Jinzhou Branch.
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.
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 quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ82F, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, 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.