SWIFT/BIC code BKCHKZKAXXX
BKCHKZKAXXX belongs to Bank of China Kazakhstan in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHKZKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHKZKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China Kazakhstan |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Almaty |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
How the Bank of China Kazakhstan 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.
- KZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHKZKAXXX?
BKCHKZKAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of China Kazakhstan in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Use it when a payment to Bank of China Kazakhstan does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China Kazakhstan in Kazakhstan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China Kazakhstan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHKZKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kazakhstan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BKCHKZKAXXX mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China Kazakhstan, KZ is the ISO code of Kazakhstan, KA is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China Kazakhstan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Kazakhstan with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use BKCHKZKAXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHKZKAXXX against the details from Bank of China Kazakhstan before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.