SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJGIS
PCBCCNBJGIS belongs to China Construction Bank Corporation in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCCNBJGIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCCNBJ |
| Branch code | GIS |
| Bank | China Construction Bank Corporation |
| Branch | Global Investor Services |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
The way the China Construction Bank Corporation 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.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GIS 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 is behind BIC PCBCCNBJGIS?
The code PCBCCNBJGIS belongs to Global Investor Services, a branch or department of China Construction Bank Corporation in Beijing, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to China Construction Bank Corporation in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to China Construction Bank Corporation?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of PCBCCNBJGIS mean?
PCBC is the bank code of China Construction Bank Corporation, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and GIS is the code of the branch Global Investor Services.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at China Construction Bank Corporation?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJGIS, 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.
Does China Construction Bank Corporation have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 124 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Construction Bank Corporation in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.