SWIFT/BIC code PCBCLULLXXX
PCBCLULLXXX belongs to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCLULLXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCLULL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way the China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. 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.
- LU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LL 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 is behind BIC PCBCLULLXXX?
PCBCLULLXXX identifies the headquarters of China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A..
Are PCBCLULL and PCBCLULLXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PCBCLULL is the 8-character version of PCBCLULLXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. in Luxembourg.
Do I need PCBCLULLXXX to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PCBCLULLXXX.
How long does it take to send money to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A.?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PCBCLULLXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. in Luxembourg, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro 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.