SWIFT/BIC code PBOCCNSFCFX
PBOCCNSFCFX belongs to People's Bank of China, The/Safe in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBOCCNSFCFX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBOCCNSF |
| Branch code | CFX |
| Bank | People's Bank of China, The/Safe |
| Branch | China Foreign Exchange Trading System |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the People's Bank of China, The/Safe SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- SF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CFX 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code PBOCCNSFCFX?
PBOCCNSFCFX identifies China Foreign Exchange Trading System, a unit of People's Bank of China, The/Safe in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PBOCCNSFCFX stand for?
PBOC is the institution code of People's Bank of China, The/Safe, CN stands for China, SF is the location code and CFX identifies the branch China Foreign Exchange Trading System.
Can I use PBOCCNSF instead of PBOCCNSFCFX?
PBOCCNSF is the main office of People's Bank of China, The/Safe, while PBOCCNSFCFX is China Foreign Exchange Trading System. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PBOCCNSFCFX if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to People's Bank of China, The/Safe in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use PBOCCNSFCFX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PBOCCNSFCFX with the recipient before sending.
Has People's Bank of China, The/Safe got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for People's Bank of China, The/Safe in China. All of them are listed on the page of People's Bank of China, The/Safe.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.