SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ880
BKCHCNBJ880 belongs to Bank of China in Hohhot, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ880 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 880 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Inner Mongolia Branch |
| City | Hohhot |
| 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.
- 880 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 code BKCHCNBJ880?
BKCHCNBJ880 identifies Inner Mongolia Branch, part of Bank of China in Hohhot, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ880 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ880 against the details from Bank of China before sending.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ880 stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and 880 identifies the department Inner Mongolia Branch.
Does Bank of China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 BKCHCNBJ880, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.