SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ95B
BKCHCNBJ95B belongs to Bank of China in Suzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ95B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 95B |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Suzhou Branch |
| City | Suzhou |
| 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.
- 95B 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 is behind SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ95B?
The code BKCHCNBJ95B belongs to Suzhou Branch, part of Bank of China in Suzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ95B stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 95B identifies the department Suzhou Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ95B, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ95B with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ95B with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.