SWIFT/BIC code BKCHITMMXXX
BKCHITMMXXX belongs to Bank of China,milan Branch in Milano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHITMMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHITMM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China,milan Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Milano |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Bank of China,milan Branch 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.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHITMMXXX?
The code BKCHITMMXXX belongs to the main office of Bank of China,milan Branch in Milano, Italy. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of China,milan Branch.
Are BKCHITMM and BKCHITMMXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BKCHITMM is the 8-character version of BKCHITMMXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of China,milan Branch in Milano.
Do I need BKCHITMMXXX to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BKCHITMMXXX.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China,milan Branch take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China,milan Branch?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Does Bank of China,milan Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKCHITMMXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of China,milan Branch in Italy, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.