SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJHBS
PCBCCNBJHBS belongs to China Construction Bank Corporation in Shijiazhuang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCCNBJHBS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCCNBJ |
| Branch code | HBS |
| Bank | China Construction Bank Corporation |
| Branch | Shijiashuang Branch |
| City | Shijiazhuang |
| Country | China |
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.
- HBS 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 PCBCCNBJHBS?
PCBCCNBJHBS identifies Shijiashuang Branch, a unit of China Construction Bank Corporation in Shijiazhuang, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to China Construction Bank Corporation?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Construction Bank Corporation in China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of PCBCCNBJHBS mean?
PCBC is the institution code of China Construction Bank Corporation, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and HBS is the code of the branch Shijiashuang Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Construction Bank Corporation?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJHBS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use PCBCCNBJHBS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PCBCCNBJHBS 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.