SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ92A
BKCHCNBJ92A belongs to Bank of China in Ningbo, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ92A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 92A |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Ningbo Branch |
| City | Ningbo |
| 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.
- 92A 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 BIC BKCHCNBJ92A?
BKCHCNBJ92A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ningbo Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Ningbo, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ92A mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 92A identifies the branch Ningbo Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ92A?
BKCHCNBJ is the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ92A points to Ningbo Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHCNBJ92A if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ92A, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, 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.