SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJGDA
PCBCCNBJGDA belongs to China Construction Bank Corporation in Zhanjiang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCCNBJGDA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCCNBJ |
| Branch code | GDA |
| Bank | China Construction Bank Corporation |
| Branch | Zhanjiang |
| City | Zhanjiang |
| Country | China |
How the China Construction Bank Corporation SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- GDA 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/BIC code PCBCCNBJGDA?
PCBCCNBJGDA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zhanjiang, a branch or department of China Construction Bank Corporation in Zhanjiang, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Construction Bank Corporation?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJGDA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in PCBCCNBJGDA stand for?
PCBC is the bank code of China Construction Bank Corporation, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and GDA identifies the branch Zhanjiang.
How long does a transfer to China Construction Bank Corporation take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use PCBCCNBJ instead of PCBCCNBJGDA?
PCBCCNBJ is the main office of China Construction Bank Corporation, while PCBCCNBJGDA points to Zhanjiang. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PCBCCNBJGDA.
What happens if I use PCBCCNBJGDA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PCBCCNBJGDA against the details from China Construction Bank Corporation before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.