SWIFT/BIC code BKCHSESSXXX
BKCHSESSXXX belongs to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Stockholm Branch in Stockholm, Sweden.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHSESSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHSESS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Stockholm Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Stockholm |
| Country | Sweden |
The way the Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Stockholm 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.
- SE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SS 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 is behind BIC BKCHSESSXXX?
BKCHSESSXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Stockholm Branch in Stockholm, Sweden. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Stockholm Branch does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Stockholm Branch?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BKCHSESSXXX for a euro transfer to Sweden?
Sweden belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BKCHSESSXXX.
Is BKCHSESS and BKCHSESSXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BKCHSESS is the 8-character version of BKCHSESSXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Stockholm Branch in Stockholm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Stockholm Branch in Sweden?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swedish Krona with specialist providers before you send.
Does Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Stockholm Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKCHSESSXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Stockholm Branch in Sweden, 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.