BKCHMXMX — BANK OF CHINA MEXICO, SA, INSTITUCION DE BANCO MULTIPLE

The SWIFT code BKCHMXMX identifies BANK OF CHINA MEXICO, SA, INSTITUCION DE BANCO MULTIPLE in CIUDAD DE MEXICO, Mexico. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.

The 8 or 11 characters of BKCHMXMX are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BKCH) represent the bank code for BANK OF CHINA MEXICO, SA, INSTITUCION DE BANCO MULTIPLE; characters 5-6 (MX) indicate the country code for Mexico; characters 7-8 (MX) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.

BKCHMXMX is formatted as a valid ISO 9362 Business Identifier Code and is listed in our reference directory for BANK OF CHINA MEXICO, SA, INSTITUCION DE BANCO MULTIPLE in CIUDAD DE MEXICO, Mexico. Our directory records come from an open community compilation last updated in 2024, so listing is not confirmation of current status — SWIFT does not publish a free live status feed. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary bank before sending funds.

The physical address registered for BKCHMXMX is: AV. PASEO DE LA REFORMA 243, TORRE MAPFRE 24, 06500, CIUDAD DE MEXICO, Mexico. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.

An 8-character BIC (BIC8) identifies an institution's primary head office, while an 11-character BIC (BIC11) specifies a distinct branch or department. Appending 'XXX' to BKCHMXMX forms the conventional head-office branch suffix; both formats route validly on the network.

Yes. BKCHMXMX is the primary 8-character head office code for BANK OF CHINA MEXICO, SA, INSTITUCION DE BANCO MULTIPLE. When a specific branch BIC is unknown, payments directed to BKCHMXMX (or BKCHMXMXXXX) route to the central head office for internal distribution.

SWIFT codes like BKCHMXMX identify the bank institution, while IBANs (ISO 13616) identify the individual customer account. Within SEPA (ECB SEPA), IBANs are sufficient for routing; outside SEPA, both SWIFT BIC and account number are typically required.

Using an incorrect code can delay transfers, cause payment returns, or route funds to an incorrect institution. Correspondent banks along the route may charge return processing fees, and currency conversion losses may occur. Always verify details with the beneficiary.

International SWIFT wires typically settle within 1 to 5 business days, depending on time zones, clearing cut-offs, correspondent hops (BIS CPMI), and compliance checks.

When sending and receiving banks lack direct clearing accounts, transfers route through intermediary correspondent banks (BIS CPMI) that maintain shared Nostro/Vostro accounts. Each hop may deduct a handling fee.

No. BKCHMXMX is an international ISO 9362 SWIFT BIC. Domestic transfers in Mexico clear through undefined under [object Object] oversight (primary currency: MXN). SWIFT BICs route cross-border transactions.

This record is sourced from an open community BIC compilation (2024 vintage). For full data provenance, see our Data Sources Register.

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