SWIFT Code BKCHCNBJ21A — BANK OF CHINA, TANGGU
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF CHINA in TANGGU, China. Use this code for international wire transfers.
TANGGU
BANK OF CHINA · China
SWIFT / BIC Code
BKCHCNBJ21A
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
MICR Code
BSR Code
Bank
Branch
(TIANJIN BINHAI BRANCH)
City
Country Code
CN
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code BKCHCNBJ21A — BANK OF CHINA, TANGGU
SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ21A is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF CHINA in TANGGU, China. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.
This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANK OF CHINA for all outward international remittances from TANGGU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code BKCHCNBJ21A
The code BKCHCNBJ21A follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | BKCH | 4 letters | Identifies BANK OF CHINA as the institution |
| Country Code | CN | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for China |
| Location Code | BJ | 2 chars | City/region identifier within China |
| Branch Code | 21A | 3 chars | Identifies the specific TANGGU branch |
When to Use SWIFT Code BKCHCNBJ21A
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF CHINA account in TANGGU, share SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ21A with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.
NRI Remittances
Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANK OF CHINA, TANGGU must provide SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ21A. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.
Trade Finance and Foreign Payments
Importers and exporters using BANK OF CHINA in TANGGU rely on SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ21A for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT BKCHCNBJ21A | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK OF CHINA →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF CHINA →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF CHINA →
How SWIFT Code BKCHCNBJ21A Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKCHCNBJ21A and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK OF CHINA.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: BANK OF CHINA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKCHCNBJ21A
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
BKCHCNBJ21Auppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for TANGGU only.
- Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
- Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within China.
Data Accuracy
BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BKCHCNBJ21A directly with BANK OF CHINA's TANGGU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against BANK OF CHINA's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
