SWIFT/BIC code BKCHUS33XXX
BKCHUS33XXX belongs to Bank of China in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHUS33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHUS33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | New York,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.
- 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 SWIFT code BKCHUS33XXX?
BKCHUS33XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank of China in New York,ny, United States. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of China does not need a specific branch.
Does Bank of China have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.
What happens if I enter BKCHUS33XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHUS33XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHUS33XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKCHUS33XXX mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, US stands for United States, 33 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.