SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ970
BKCHCNBJ970 belongs to Bank of China in Changsha, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ970 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 970 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Hunan Branch |
| City | Changsha |
| 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.
- 970 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/BIC code BKCHCNBJ970?
The code BKCHCNBJ970 belongs to Hunan Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Changsha, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of 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 – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ970, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ970 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHCNBJ970 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ970 mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 970 identifies the branch Hunan Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.