SWIFT/BIC code PCBCFRPPXXX
PCBCFRPPXXX belongs to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Paris Branch in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Paris Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Paris Branch 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.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PP 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PCBCFRPPXXX?
The code PCBCFRPPXXX belongs to the head office of China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Paris Branch in Paris, France. Use it when a payment to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Paris Branch does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in PCBCFRPPXXX mean?
PCBC is the bank code of China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Paris Branch, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Paris Branch in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Paris Branch take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PCBCFRPPXXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PCBCFRPPXXX.
Is PCBCFRPP and PCBCFRPPXXX the same code?
Yes. PCBCFRPP is the short version of PCBCFRPPXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Paris Branch in Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.