SWIFT/BIC code BKCHUS33URC
BKCHUS33URC belongs to Bank of China in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHUS33URC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHUS33 |
| Branch code | URC |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | New York Branch |
| City | New York,ny |
| 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.
- URC 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 SWIFT code BKCHUS33URC?
BKCHUS33URC is the SWIFT/BIC code of New York Branch, a unit of Bank of China in New York,ny, United States. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKCHUS33URC mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, US stands for United States, 33 is the location code and URC identifies the branch New York Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use BKCHUS33 instead of BKCHUS33URC?
BKCHUS33 is the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHUS33URC points to New York Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHUS33URC.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHUS33URC, 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.
Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.