SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJSHY
PCBCCNBJSHY belongs to China Construction Bank Corporation in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCCNBJSHY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCCNBJ |
| Branch code | SHY |
| Bank | China Construction Bank Corporation |
| Branch | Shanghai Banking Dept. Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| 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.
- SHY 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 PCBCCNBJSHY?
The code PCBCCNBJSHY belongs to Shanghai Banking Dept. Branch, a unit of China Construction Bank Corporation in Shanghai, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to China Construction Bank Corporation in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Construction Bank Corporation?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJSHY, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of PCBCCNBJSHY stand for?
PCBC is the institution code of China Construction Bank Corporation, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and SHY is the code of the branch Shanghai Banking Dept. Branch.
What happens if I enter PCBCCNBJSHY incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PCBCCNBJSHY with the recipient before sending.
Does China Construction Bank Corporation have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 124 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Construction Bank Corporation in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of China Construction Bank Corporation.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.