SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJF20
BKCHCNBJF20 belongs to Bank of China in Fuzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJF20 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | F20 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Bank of China Limited Ftu Fujian Branch |
| City | Fuzhou |
| 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.
- F20 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 BKCHCNBJF20?
BKCHCNBJF20 identifies Bank of China Limited Ftu Fujian Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Fuzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJF20?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJF20 points to Bank of China Limited Ftu Fujian Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHCNBJF20 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJF20, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJF20 mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and F20 is the code of the branch Bank of China Limited Ftu Fujian Branch.
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.