SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ95A

BKCHCNBJ95A belongs to Bank of China in Lianyungang, China.

BKCHCNBJ95A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHCNBJ95A
8-character codeBKCHCNBJ
Branch code95A
BankBank of China
BranchLianyungang Branch
CityLianyungang
CountryChina

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.
95A 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ95A?

BKCHCNBJ95A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lianyungang Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Lianyungang, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ95A 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 95A identifies the department Lianyungang Branch.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of China?

Banks often 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.

What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ95A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ95A against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.

Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ95A?

BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ95A is Lianyungang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ95A.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.