SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJCMI
BKCHCNBJCMI belongs to Bank of China in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJCMI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | CMI |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Bank of China Head Office Cash Management |
| 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.
- CMI 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 BKCHCNBJCMI?
The code BKCHCNBJCMI belongs to Bank of China Head Office Cash Management, a unit of Bank of China in Beijing, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China in China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJCMI mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and CMI is the code of the branch Bank of China Head Office Cash Management.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJCMI, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.