SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ900
BKCHCNBJ900 belongs to Bank of China in Lhasa, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ900 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 900 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Tibet Branch |
| City | Lhasa |
| Country | China |
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.
- 900 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ900?
The code BKCHCNBJ900 belongs to Tibet Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Lhasa, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ900?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ900 points to Tibet Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ900.
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. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Does Bank of China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ900 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJ900 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ900 stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 900 is the code of the department Tibet Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.