Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Bank of China Ltd. Frankfurt Branch?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Bank of China Ltd. Frankfurt Branch is BKCHDEFF. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Bank of China Ltd. Frankfurt Branch?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Bank of China Ltd. Frankfurt Branch, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHDEFF (Frankfurt/Main, Germany) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Bank of China Ltd. Frankfurt Branch a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bank of China Ltd. Frankfurt Branch is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code BKCHDEFF mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code BKCHDEFF: "BKCH" is the institution code identifying Bank of China Ltd. Frankfurt Branch, "DE" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Germany, and "FF" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

BKCHDEFF

Frequently Asked Questions