SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJCUS
BKCHCNBJCUS belongs to Bank of China in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJCUS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | CUS |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Head Office Custody and Investor Services Dept. |
| 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.
- CUS 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 branch uses BIC BKCHCNBJCUS?
BKCHCNBJCUS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Head Office Custody and Investor Services Dept., a unit of Bank of China in Beijing, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of China have 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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJCUS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJCUS?
BKCHCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJCUS is Head Office Custody and Investor Services Dept.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHCNBJCUS if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJCUS stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and CUS is the code of the branch Head Office Custody and Investor Services Dept..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.