SWIFT/BIC code BKCHQAQAXXX
BKCHQAQAXXX belongs to Boc LTD Qatar Financial Centre Branch West Bay in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHQAQAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHQAQA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Boc LTD Qatar Financial Centre Branch West Bay |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
How the Boc LTD Qatar Financial Centre Branch West Bay SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- QA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- QA 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BKCHQAQAXXX?
The code BKCHQAQAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Boc LTD Qatar Financial Centre Branch West Bay in Doha, Qatar. It is the code to use when a payment to Boc LTD Qatar Financial Centre Branch West Bay does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Boc LTD Qatar Financial Centre Branch West Bay?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHQAQAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Qatar is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKCHQAQAXXX stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Boc LTD Qatar Financial Centre Branch West Bay, QA stands for Qatar, QA is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to Boc LTD Qatar Financial Centre Branch West Bay take in Qatar?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Boc LTD Qatar Financial Centre Branch West Bay?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Qatar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is BKCHQAQA and BKCHQAQAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BKCHQAQA is the 8-character version of BKCHQAQAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Boc LTD Qatar Financial Centre Branch West Bay in Doha.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.