SWIFT/BIC code BKCHDEFFHMB
BKCHDEFFHMB belongs to Bank of China in Hamburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHDEFFHMB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHDEFF |
| Branch code | HMB |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Hamburg Branch |
| City | Hamburg |
| 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.
- HMB 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHDEFFHMB?
BKCHDEFFHMB identifies Hamburg Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China in Hamburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKCHDEFFHMB mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and HMB identifies the branch Hamburg Branch.
Can I use BKCHDEFF instead of BKCHDEFFHMB?
BKCHDEFF points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHDEFFHMB points to Hamburg Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHDEFFHMB if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BKCHDEFFHMB for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BKCHDEFFHMB.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro 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.