SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJSXX

PCBCCNBJSXX belongs to China Construction Bank Corporation in Shaanxi, China.

PCBCCNBJSXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePCBCCNBJSXX
8-character codePCBCCNBJ
Branch codeSXX
BankChina Construction Bank Corporation
BranchShaanxi Branch
CityShaanxi
CountryChina

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.
SXX 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJSXX?

PCBCCNBJSXX identifies Shaanxi Branch, part of China Construction Bank Corporation in Shaanxi, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to China Construction Bank Corporation take in China?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Can I use PCBCCNBJ instead of PCBCCNBJSXX?

PCBCCNBJ points to the head office of China Construction Bank Corporation, while PCBCCNBJSXX points to Shaanxi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PCBCCNBJSXX.

What do I need to send money to an account at China Construction Bank Corporation?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJSXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What happens if I enter PCBCCNBJSXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PCBCCNBJSXX against the details from China Construction Bank Corporation before you confirm.

What does each part of PCBCCNBJSXX stand for?

PCBC is the institution code of China Construction Bank Corporation, CN stands for China, BJ is the location code and SXX identifies the department Shaanxi Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.