SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ95G
BKCHCNBJ95G belongs to Bank of China in Nantong, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ95G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 95G |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Nantong Branch |
| City | Nantong |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- 95G 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ95G?
BKCHCNBJ95G identifies Nantong Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Nantong, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ95G, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ95G mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 95G identifies the branch Nantong Branch.
Does Bank of China have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.