SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ89K
BKCHCNBJ89K belongs to Bank of China in Manzhouli, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ89K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 89K |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Manzhouli Sub-Branch |
| City | Manzhouli |
| 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.
- 89K 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 BKCHCNBJ89K?
BKCHCNBJ89K identifies Manzhouli Sub-Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Manzhouli, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ89K stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 89K identifies the department Manzhouli Sub-Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ89K?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ89K is Manzhouli Sub-Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ89K.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ89K, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ89K incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJ89K against the details from Bank of China before sending.
Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.