SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ85B
BKCHCNBJ85B belongs to Bank of China in Jilin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ85B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 85B |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Jilin City Branch |
| City | Jilin |
| 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.
- 85B 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/BIC code BKCHCNBJ85B?
BKCHCNBJ85B identifies Jilin City Branch, part of Bank of China in Jilin, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ85B, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ85B?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ85B points to Jilin City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHCNBJ85B if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.