SWIFT/BIC code BKCHUS33CTX
BKCHUS33CTX belongs to Bank of China in Flushing,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHUS33CTX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHUS33 |
| Branch code | CTX |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Queens Branch |
| City | Flushing,ny |
| Country | United States |
How the Bank of China 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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CTX 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 BKCHUS33CTX?
The code BKCHUS33CTX belongs to Queens Branch, part of Bank of China in Flushing,ny, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of China got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in United States. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BKCHUS33CTX stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, US is the ISO code of United States, 33 is the location code and CTX identifies the department Queens Branch.
Can I use BKCHUS33 instead of BKCHUS33CTX?
BKCHUS33 is the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHUS33CTX is Queens Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHUS33CTX.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHUS33CTX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.