SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJF00
BKCHCNBJF00 belongs to Bank of China in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJF00 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | F00 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Ftu Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of China SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- F00 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 BKCHCNBJF00?
BKCHCNBJF00 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ftu Shanghai Branch, part of Bank of China in Shanghai, 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 several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJF00 mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and F00 identifies the department Ftu Shanghai Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJF00?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJF00 is Ftu Shanghai Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKCHCNBJF00 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJF00 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHCNBJF00 against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.