SWIFT / BIC Code
BKCHLULA
Bank of China (Europe) SA
BKCHLULA is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Bank of China (Europe) SA, registered in Luxembourg. Its IBANs are 20 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)
LU: country code per ISO 3166-1
LA: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Bank of China (Europe) SA's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
Part of Bank of China Limited
Bank of China (Europe) SA is registered in Luxembourg but belongs to Bank of China Limited, a banking group based in China.
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IBAN format for 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Luxembourg IBANs are 20 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Bank of China (Europe) SA?
BKCHLULA. Written with the head-office branch code it is BKCHLULAXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BKCHLULA mean?
"BKCH" identifies Bank of China (Europe) SA, "LU" is the country code for Luxembourg, "LA" is the location code.
How long are Bank of China (Europe) SA IBANs?
20 characters, like every IBAN from Luxembourg: the country code LU, two check digits, the bank code (3 digits) and the account number (13 characters).
Can I send an instant transfer to Bank of China (Europe) SA?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Bank of China (Europe) SA in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 9 January 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Bank of China (Europe) SA 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 (Europe) SA's registered office?
Boulevard Royal 55, L-2449 Luxembourg, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 55, boulevard Royal, Luxembourg as its address.
Who owns Bank of China (Europe) SA?
Bank of China (Europe) SA is owned by Bank of China Limited, a banking group based in China. Bank of China (Europe) SA is registered in Luxembourg as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in China.