SWIFT/BIC code BKCHLALAXXX
BKCHLALAXXX belongs to Bank of China Limited Vientiane Branch in Vientiane, Laos.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHLALAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHLALA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited Vientiane Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vientiane |
| Country | Laos |
How the Bank of China Limited Vientiane 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.
- LA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA 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 BKCHLALAXXX?
The code BKCHLALAXXX belongs to the main office of Bank of China Limited Vientiane Branch in Vientiane, Laos. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of China Limited Vientiane Branch does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China Limited Vientiane Branch in Laos?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Laos with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China Limited Vientiane Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHLALAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Laos is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BKCHLALAXXX mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China Limited Vientiane Branch, LA stands for Laos, LA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does Bank of China Limited Vientiane Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKCHLALAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of China Limited Vientiane Branch in Laos, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China Limited Vientiane Branch take in Laos?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.