SWIFT/BIC code PBOCCNBJXXX
PBOCCNBJXXX belongs to People's Bank of China, The/Safe in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBOCCNBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBOCCNBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | People's Bank of China, The/Safe |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
How the People's Bank of China, The/Safe SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PBOC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses BIC PBOCCNBJXXX?
PBOCCNBJXXX identifies the main office of People's Bank of China, The/Safe in Beijing, China. It is the code to use when a payment to People's Bank of China, The/Safe does not need a specific branch.
Is PBOCCNBJ and PBOCCNBJXXX the same code?
Yes. PBOCCNBJ is the 8-character version of PBOCCNBJXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach People's Bank of China, The/Safe in Beijing.
What happens if I enter PBOCCNBJXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PBOCCNBJXXX against the details from People's Bank of China, The/Safe before you confirm.
Does People's Bank of China, The/Safe have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for People's Bank of China, The/Safe in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of People's Bank of China, The/Safe.
What do the letters in PBOCCNBJXXX mean?
PBOC is the institution code of People's Bank of China, The/Safe, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at People's Bank of China, The/Safe?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PBOCCNBJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.