Bank of China SWIFT Code: BKCHCNBJ

The SWIFT/BIC code for Bank of China is BKCHCNBJ. BKCH identifies Bank of China, CN stands for China, and BJ is the location code for Beijing, where the bank's head office is located.

Bank of China is one of the "Big Four" state-owned commercial banks in China and the most internationally focused of the group. It operates in over 60 countries and is a primary clearing bank for Chinese yuan (CNY/RMB) transactions worldwide.

Sending a Wire Transfer to Bank of China

To send an international wire to a Bank of China account, you'll need the recipient's full name (in both English and Chinese characters if possible), their account number, the SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ, and the branch name. The head office address is 1 Fuxingmen Nei Dajie, Beijing 100818, China.

International wires to Bank of China in CNY typically take 2 to 4 business days due to capital controls and compliance checks required by Chinese regulators. USD-denominated transfers to Bank of China's overseas branches may settle faster.

Bank of China Fees and CNY Transfers

Bank of China charges fees based on the transfer amount, typically 0.1% of the transfer value with a minimum of CNY 50 and a maximum of CNY 500 for outgoing international wires. Incoming wire fees are approximately CNY 100 to CNY 150.

China maintains capital controls that affect international wire transfers. Individuals are limited to the equivalent of USD 50,000 per year in foreign exchange purchases. Business accounts require documentation for each transfer, including invoices or contracts supporting the payment purpose.

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Bank of China SWIFT Code: BKCHCNBJ