SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJF10
BKCHCNBJF10 belongs to Bank of China in Tianjin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJF10 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | F10 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Tianjin Pilot Free Trade Zone Branch |
| City | Tianjin |
| 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.
- F10 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJF10?
BKCHCNBJF10 identifies Tianjin Pilot Free Trade Zone Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Tianjin, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKCHCNBJF10 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHCNBJF10 against the details from Bank of China before sending.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJF10?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJF10 is Tianjin Pilot Free Trade Zone Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHCNBJF10 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJF10 mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and F10 is the code of the department Tianjin Pilot Free Trade Zone Branch.
Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.