SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ85C
BKCHCNBJ85C belongs to Bank of China in Yanji, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ85C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 85C |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Yanji Sub-Branch |
| City | Yanji |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 85C 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/BIC code BKCHCNBJ85C?
BKCHCNBJ85C identifies Yanji Sub-Branch, part of Bank of China in Yanji, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ85C stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 85C is the code of the branch Yanji Sub-Branch.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ85C with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ85C against the details from Bank of China before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Bank of China got other 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.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ85C, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.