Bank SWIFT code
Agricultural Bank of China
Beijing, China · BIC ABOCCNBJ
SWIFT / BIC
ABOCCNBJ
Bank code
ABOC
Country
CN
Location
BJ
Branch
XXX (primary office)
Head office city
Beijing
BIC length
8 characters (primary office)
What each part of ABOCCNBJ means
A SWIFT/BIC code is read left to right in four blocks.
ABOC
Bank code
4 letters — the institution (here, the bank prefix)
CN
Country code
2 letters — ISO 3166 country
BJ
Location code
2 characters — city/region; a digit often means a test code
XXX
Branch code
3 characters — XXX marks the primary office
How to use this SWIFT code
Use ABOCCNBJ as the receiver bank SWIFT/BIC code when initiating an international wire transfer to Agricultural Bank of China. Combine it with the recipient's account number and full name. Double-check the code with Agricultural Bank of China or the recipient before sending — branch-specific BICs can differ from the head-office code.
Agricultural Bank of China SWIFT code FAQ
- What is the SWIFT code for Agricultural Bank of China?
- The SWIFT/BIC code for Agricultural Bank of China is ABOCCNBJ, identifying the bank's head office in Beijing, China. Use it as the receiver-bank BIC when initiating an international wire transfer.
- Is ABOCCNBJ an 8- or 11-character SWIFT code?
- ABOCCNBJ is an 8-character BIC — the bank's primary (head-office) code. An 11-character form would append a branch code (often XXX for the primary office).
- Where do I find the SWIFT code for Agricultural Bank of China?
- It is shown on bank statements and in online banking, or you can ask Agricultural Bank of China directly. You can also decode ABOCCNBJ in the SWIFT/BIC lookup on this site. Always confirm the code with the receiving bank before sending funds.
- What's the difference between ABOCCNBJ and a routing number?
- A SWIFT/BIC code identifies a bank for cross-border payments, while a routing number (ABA) is used for domestic US transfers. For an international wire to Agricultural Bank of China, you need the SWIFT code; for a domestic US transfer you need the routing number.
⚠️ BIC data reflects the head-office code from public bank disclosures. Branch-specific SWIFT codes may differ — confirm with Agricultural Bank of China for exact routing before sending funds.