SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ940
BKCHCNBJ940 belongs to Bank of China in Nanjing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ940 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 940 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Jiangsu Branch |
| City | Nanjing |
| 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.
- 940 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ940?
The code BKCHCNBJ940 belongs to Jiangsu Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Nanjing, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ940, 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 enter BKCHCNBJ940 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJ940 against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.