SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJZJY
PCBCCNBJZJY belongs to China Construction Bank Corporation in Hangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCCNBJZJY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCCNBJ |
| Branch code | ZJY |
| Bank | China Construction Bank Corporation |
| Branch | Banking Dept. of Zhejiang Branch |
| City | Hangzhou |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- ZJY 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJZJY?
PCBCCNBJZJY identifies Banking Dept. of Zhejiang Branch, a branch or department of China Construction Bank Corporation in Hangzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at China Construction Bank Corporation?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PCBCCNBJZJY, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to China Construction Bank Corporation take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use PCBCCNBJ instead of PCBCCNBJZJY?
PCBCCNBJ is the main office of China Construction Bank Corporation, while PCBCCNBJZJY is Banking Dept. of Zhejiang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PCBCCNBJZJY if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in PCBCCNBJZJY mean?
PCBC is the institution code of China Construction Bank Corporation, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and ZJY is the code of the branch Banking Dept. of Zhejiang Branch.
What is the best way to send money to China Construction Bank Corporation?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.