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SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ860

BKCHCNBJ860 belongs to Bank of China in Harbin, China.

BKCHCNBJ860

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHCNBJ860
8-character codeBKCHCNBJ
Branch code860
BankBank of China
BranchHeilongjiang Branch
CityHarbin
CountryChina

The way 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.
860 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ860?

The code BKCHCNBJ860 belongs to Heilongjiang Branch, part of Bank of China in Harbin, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ860, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ860 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJ860 with the recipient before sending.

Does Bank of China have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ860?

BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ860 points to Heilongjiang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ860.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.