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SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ840

BKCHCNBJ840 belongs to Bank of China in Changchun, China.

BKCHCNBJ840

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHCNBJ840
8-character codeBKCHCNBJ
Branch code840
BankBank of China
BranchJilin Branch
CityChangchun
CountryChina

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.
840 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 uses BIC BKCHCNBJ840?

The code BKCHCNBJ840 belongs to Jilin Branch, part of Bank of China in Changchun, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ840 stand for?

BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 840 identifies the branch Jilin Branch.

Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ840?

BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ840 is Jilin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ840.

What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ840 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHCNBJ840 against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ840, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. 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.