SWIFT/BIC code BKCHUS33LAX
BKCHUS33LAX belongs to Bank of China in Los Angeles,ca, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHUS33LAX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHUS33 |
| Branch code | LAX |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Los Angeles Branch |
| City | Los Angeles,ca |
| Country | United States |
The way the Bank of China 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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LAX 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHUS33LAX?
The code BKCHUS33LAX belongs to Los Angeles Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Los Angeles,ca, United States. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHUS33 instead of BKCHUS33LAX?
BKCHUS33 points to the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHUS33LAX is Los Angeles Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKCHUS33LAX if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKCHUS33LAX 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 LAX is the code of the department Los Angeles Branch.
Does Bank of China have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in United States, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHUS33LAX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.