Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Bank of China Turkey?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Bank of China Turkey is BKCHTRIS. This 11-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 Turkey?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Bank of China Turkey, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHTRIS (Istanbul, Turkey) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Bank of China Turkey a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

No, Bank of China Turkey is not a SEPA member. All international transfers to this bank must be sent as SWIFT wire transfers using BIC code BKCHTRIS.

Question 4

What does the BIC code BKCHTRIS mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code BKCHTRIS: "BKCH" is the institution code identifying Bank of China Turkey, "TR" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Turkey, and "IS" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "XXX" identify a specific branch.

Question 5

Who owns Bank of China Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Bank of China Turkey is owned by Bank of China Limited, a banking group based in China. Bank of China Turkey is registered in Turkey as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in China.

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