BKCHCNBJ87F — BANK OF CHINA
BKCHCNBJ87F is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF CHINA in HEIHE, China — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BKCHCNBJ87F is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF CHINA in HEIHE, China. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BKCHCNBJ
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF CHINA |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Location Code | BJ |
| Branch | HEIHE BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ87F belong to?
The SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ87F identifies BANK OF CHINA in HEIHE, China. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ87F mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BKCHCNBJ87F are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BKCH) represent the bank code for BANK OF CHINA; characters 5-6 (CN) indicate the country code for China; characters 7-8 (BJ) specify the location code; and the final characters (87F) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BKCHCNBJ87F active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BKCHCNBJ87F is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BJ' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ87F?
Yes. The 8-character code BKCHCNBJ represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF CHINA. The 11-character code BKCHCNBJ87F targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BKCHCNBJ (or BKCHCNBJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BKCHCNBJ87F?
The physical address registered for BKCHCNBJ87F is: 175 XING'AN STREET, 164300, HEIHE, China. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).