SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJBPS
BKCHCNBJBPS belongs to Bank of China in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJBPS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | BPS |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Bank of China Head Office Batch Payment Service |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- BPS 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 BIC BKCHCNBJBPS?
The code BKCHCNBJBPS belongs to Bank of China Head Office Batch Payment Service, part of Bank of China in Beijing, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJBPS, 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.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJBPS?
BKCHCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJBPS points to Bank of China Head Office Batch Payment Service. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHCNBJBPS if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJBPS mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and BPS identifies the department Bank of China Head Office Batch Payment Service.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.