SWIFT/BIC code BKIDCNBSXXX
BKIDCNBSXXX belongs to Bank of India in Shenzhen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDCNBSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDCNBS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shenzhen |
| Country | China |
How the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKID Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BS 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 BKIDCNBSXXX?
BKIDCNBSXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank of India in Shenzhen, China. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of India does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter BKIDCNBSXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKIDCNBSXXX against the details from Bank of India before you confirm.
Is BKIDCNBS and BKIDCNBSXXX the same code?
Yes. BKIDCNBS is the short version of BKIDCNBSXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Bank of India in Shenzhen.
What does each part of BKIDCNBSXXX stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, CN is the ISO code of China, BS is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Does Bank of India have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BKIDCNBSXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of India in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDCNBSXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.