SWIFT/BIC code BKCHDEFFDOT
BKCHDEFFDOT belongs to Bank of China in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHDEFFDOT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHDEFF |
| Branch code | DOT |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Dotationskonto |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- DOT 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKCHDEFFDOT?
BKCHDEFFDOT identifies Dotationskonto, a branch or department of Bank of China in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of China have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
Can I use BKCHDEFF instead of BKCHDEFFDOT?
BKCHDEFF is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHDEFFDOT is Dotationskonto. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHDEFFDOT if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKCHDEFFDOT mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and DOT is the code of the branch Dotationskonto.
Do I need BKCHDEFFDOT for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BKCHDEFFDOT.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.