SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCHZZXXX
PCBCCHZZXXX belongs to China Construction Bank Corporation, Beijing, Swiss Branch Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Construction Bank Corporation, Beijing, Swiss Branch Zurich |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the China Construction Bank Corporation, Beijing, Swiss Branch Zurich SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PCBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZZ 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
Which institution uses BIC PCBCCHZZXXX?
PCBCCHZZXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of China Construction Bank Corporation, Beijing, Swiss Branch Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to China Construction Bank Corporation, Beijing, Swiss Branch Zurich does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to China Construction Bank Corporation, Beijing, Swiss Branch Zurich in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PCBCCHZZXXX mean?
PCBC is the bank code of China Construction Bank Corporation, Beijing, Swiss Branch Zurich, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Do I need PCBCCHZZXXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PCBCCHZZXXX.
How long does a transfer to China Construction Bank Corporation, Beijing, Swiss Branch Zurich take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use PCBCCHZZXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PCBCCHZZXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.