SWIFT/BIC code PCBCDEFFXXX
PCBCDEFFXXX belongs to China Construction Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Construction Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the China Construction Bank 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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 code PCBCDEFFXXX?
PCBCDEFFXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of China Construction Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to China Construction Bank does not need a specific branch.
Does China Construction Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PCBCDEFFXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for China Construction Bank in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of PCBCDEFFXXX mean?
PCBC is the institution code of China Construction Bank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I use PCBCDEFFXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PCBCDEFFXXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Construction Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is PCBCDEFF and PCBCDEFFXXX the same code?
Yes. PCBCDEFF is the short version of PCBCDEFFXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to China Construction Bank in Frankfurt Am Main.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.