SWIFT / BIC Code
BKCHITMM
Bank of China Ltd Milan Branch
BKCHITMM is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Bank of China Ltd Milan Branch, registered in 西城区. Its IBANs are 27 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
BKCH: institution identifier (4 letters)
IT: country code per ISO 3166-1
MM: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Bank of China Ltd Milan Branch's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇮🇹 Italy
Italy IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Bank of China Ltd Milan Branch?
BKCHITMM. Written with the head-office branch code it is BKCHITMMXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BKCHITMM mean?
"BKCH" identifies Bank of China Ltd Milan Branch, "IT" is the country code for Italy, "MM" is the location code.
How long are Bank of China Ltd Milan Branch IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from Italy: the country code IT, two check digits, the CIN (1 letter), the ABI (5 digits), the CAB (5 digits) and the account number (12 characters).
Can I send an instant transfer to Bank of China Ltd Milan Branch?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Bank of China Ltd Milan Branch in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 6 January 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Bank of China Ltd Milan Branch confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Bank of China Ltd Milan Branch's registered office?
复兴门内大街1号, 100818 西城区, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Via Santa Margherita 14/16, Milan as its address.