SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJCOS

PCBCCNBJCOS belongs to China Construction Bank Corporation in Beijing, China.

PCBCCNBJCOS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePCBCCNBJCOS
8-character codePCBCCNBJ
Branch codeCOS
BankChina Construction Bank Corporation
BranchCustody Outsourcing Service
CityBeijing
CountryChina

The way the China Construction Bank Corporation SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

PCBC 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.
COS 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 branch uses SWIFT code PCBCCNBJCOS?

PCBCCNBJCOS identifies Custody Outsourcing Service, a branch or department of China Construction Bank Corporation in Beijing, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has China Construction Bank Corporation got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 124 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Construction Bank Corporation in China. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use PCBCCNBJ instead of PCBCCNBJCOS?

PCBCCNBJ is the head office of China Construction Bank Corporation, while PCBCCNBJCOS points to Custody Outsourcing Service. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PCBCCNBJCOS.

What happens if I enter PCBCCNBJCOS with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PCBCCNBJCOS with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to China Construction Bank Corporation in China?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in PCBCCNBJCOS mean?

PCBC is the institution code of China Construction Bank Corporation, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and COS is the code of the department Custody Outsourcing Service.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.