SWIFT/BIC code BKCHNL2RXXX
BKCHNL2RXXX belongs to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.a., Rotterdam Branch in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHNL2RXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHNL2R |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.a., Rotterdam Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Rotterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
How the Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.a., Rotterdam Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2R 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 code BKCHNL2RXXX?
BKCHNL2RXXX identifies the main office of Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.a., Rotterdam Branch in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.a., Rotterdam Branch.
Does Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.a., Rotterdam Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKCHNL2RXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.a., Rotterdam Branch in Netherlands, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.a., Rotterdam Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BKCHNL2RXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHNL2RXXX against the details from Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.a., Rotterdam Branch before sending.
Do I need BKCHNL2RXXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BKCHNL2RXXX.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.a., Rotterdam Branch take in Netherlands?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.