SWIFT Code BKNBCN2N — BANK OF NINGBO, NINGBO

About SWIFT Code BKNBCN2N — BANK OF NINGBO, NINGBO

SWIFT code BKNBCN2N is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF NINGBO in NINGBO, 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 NINGBO for all outward international remittances from NINGBO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BKNBCN2N

The code BKNBCN2N follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BKNBCN2N

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF NINGBO account in NINGBO, share SWIFT code BKNBCN2N 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 NINGBO, NINGBO must provide SWIFT code BKNBCN2N. 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 NINGBO in NINGBO rely on SWIFT code BKNBCN2N for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK OF NINGBO →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF NINGBO →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF NINGBO →

How SWIFT Code BKNBCN2N Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKNBCN2N and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK OF NINGBO.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK OF NINGBO receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKNBCN2N

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BKNBCN2N uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for NINGBO 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 BKNBCN2N directly with BANK OF NINGBO's NINGBO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.