SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ98D
BKCHCNBJ98D belongs to Bank of China in Xiangtan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ98D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 98D |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Xiangtan Branch |
| City | Xiangtan |
| 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.
- 98D 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/BIC code BKCHCNBJ98D?
BKCHCNBJ98D identifies Xiangtan Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Xiangtan, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJ98D with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJ98D against the details from Bank of China before sending.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ98D mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 98D is the code of the department Xiangtan Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ98D, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Bank of China have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.