SWIFT/BIC code BKCHTHBKXXX
BKCHTHBKXXX belongs to Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited in Bangkok, Thailand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHTHBKXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHTHBK |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bangkok |
| Country | Thailand |
How the Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited 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.
- TH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BK 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BKCHTHBKXXX?
BKCHTHBKXXX identifies the main office of Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited in Bangkok, Thailand. Use it when a payment to Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHTHBKXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Thailand is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BKCHTHBKXXX mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited, TH is the ISO code of Thailand, BK is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use BKCHTHBKXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHTHBKXXX against the details from Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited before you confirm.
Is BKCHTHBK and BKCHTHBKXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BKCHTHBK is the short version of BKCHTHBKXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited in Bangkok.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.