SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJSTX

PCBCCNBJSTX belongs to China Construction Bank Corporation in Shantou, China.

PCBCCNBJSTX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePCBCCNBJSTX
8-character codePCBCCNBJ
Branch codeSTX
BankChina Construction Bank Corporation
BranchShantou Branch
CityShantou
CountryChina

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.
STX 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

What bank is behind BIC PCBCCNBJSTX?

The code PCBCCNBJSTX belongs to Shantou Branch, a unit of China Construction Bank Corporation in Shantou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use PCBCCNBJ instead of PCBCCNBJSTX?

PCBCCNBJ is the main office of China Construction Bank Corporation, while PCBCCNBJSTX points to Shantou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PCBCCNBJSTX if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best 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. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of PCBCCNBJSTX mean?

PCBC is the institution code of China Construction Bank Corporation, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and STX identifies the department Shantou Branch.

Does China Construction Bank Corporation have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of China Construction Bank Corporation.

What happens if I use PCBCCNBJSTX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PCBCCNBJSTX 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.