SWIFT/BIC code PCBCESBBXXX
PCBCESBBXXX belongs to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Sucursal En Espana in Barcelona, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCESBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCESBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Sucursal En Espana |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Barcelona |
| Country | Spain |
How the China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Sucursal En Espana 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.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code PCBCESBBXXX?
PCBCESBBXXX identifies the head office of China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Sucursal En Espana in Barcelona, Spain. Use it when a payment to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Sucursal En Espana does not need a specific branch.
Does China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Sucursal En Espana have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PCBCESBBXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Sucursal En Espana in Spain, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use PCBCESBBXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PCBCESBBXXX against the details from China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Sucursal En Espana before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Sucursal En Espana?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Are PCBCESBB and PCBCESBBXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PCBCESBB is the short version of PCBCESBBXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Sucursal En Espana in Barcelona.
Do I need PCBCESBBXXX for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PCBCESBBXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.