SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJXXX
BKCHCNBJXXX belongs to Bank of China in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beijing |
| 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.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJXXX?
BKCHCNBJXXX identifies the head office of Bank of China in Beijing, China. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of China does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BKCHCNBJXXX stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHCNBJXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are BKCHCNBJ and BKCHCNBJXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BKCHCNBJ is the short version of BKCHCNBJXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of China in Beijing.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.