SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJGHQ
BKCHCNBJGHQ belongs to Bank of China in Zhuhai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJGHQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | GHQ |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Hengqin Free Trade Zone Branch |
| City | Zhuhai |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- GHQ 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 code BKCHCNBJGHQ?
The code BKCHCNBJGHQ belongs to Hengqin Free Trade Zone Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Zhuhai, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJGHQ stand for?
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 GHQ identifies the branch Hengqin Free Trade Zone Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJGHQ?
BKCHCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJGHQ is Hengqin Free Trade Zone Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHCNBJGHQ if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJGHQ incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJGHQ against the details from Bank of China before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJGHQ, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.