SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ910
BKCHCNBJ910 belongs to Bank of China in Hangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ910 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 910 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Zhejiang Branch |
| City | Hangzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 910 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/BIC code BKCHCNBJ910?
The code BKCHCNBJ910 belongs to Zhejiang Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Hangzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ910, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ910 stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 910 identifies the branch Zhejiang Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ910 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ910 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.