SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ92B
BKCHCNBJ92B belongs to Bank of China in Wenzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ92B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 92B |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Wenzhou Branch |
| City | Wenzhou |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- 92B 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 BKCHCNBJ92B?
BKCHCNBJ92B identifies Wenzhou Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Wenzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ92B stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 92B is the code of the department Wenzhou Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ92B, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ92B?
BKCHCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ92B is Wenzhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ92B.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ92B with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHCNBJ92B against the details from Bank of China before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.