SWIFT/BIC code PCBCGB2LCLR
PCBCGB2LCLR belongs to China Construction Bank (London) Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCGB2LCLR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCGB2L |
| Branch code | CLR |
| Bank | China Construction Bank (London) Limited |
| Branch | Clearing |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the China Construction Bank (London) Limited 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLR 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 PCBCGB2LCLR?
The code PCBCGB2LCLR belongs to Clearing, part of China Construction Bank (London) Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has China Construction Bank (London) Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Construction Bank (London) Limited in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of China Construction Bank (London) Limited.
What does each part of PCBCGB2LCLR stand for?
PCBC is the bank code of China Construction Bank (London) Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and CLR is the code of the department Clearing.
What happens if I use PCBCGB2LCLR incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PCBCGB2LCLR against the details from China Construction Bank (London) Limited before you confirm.
Can I use PCBCGB2L instead of PCBCGB2LCLR?
PCBCGB2L points to the main office of China Construction Bank (London) Limited, while PCBCGB2LCLR points to Clearing. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PCBCGB2LCLR if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to China Construction Bank (London) Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.