SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ95E
BKCHCNBJ95E belongs to Bank of China in Changzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ95E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 95E |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Changzhou Branch |
| City | Changzhou |
| Country | China |
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.
- 95E 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 code BKCHCNBJ95E?
BKCHCNBJ95E identifies Changzhou Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Changzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ95E?
BKCHCNBJ is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ95E is Changzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHCNBJ95E if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ95E with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJ95E against the details from Bank of China before sending.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJ95E 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 95E is the code of the branch Changzhou Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.