SWIFT/BIC code PCBCNL2AXXX
PCBCNL2AXXX belongs to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Amsterdam Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCNL2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCNL2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Amsterdam Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Amsterdam 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.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A 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 PCBCNL2AXXX?
PCBCNL2AXXX identifies the main office of China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Amsterdam Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Use it when a payment to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Amsterdam Branch does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use PCBCNL2AXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PCBCNL2AXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in PCBCNL2AXXX mean?
PCBC is the bank code of China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Amsterdam Branch, NL stands for Netherlands, 2A is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Amsterdam Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PCBCNL2AXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Amsterdam Branch in Netherlands, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.a., Amsterdam Branch take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PCBCNL2AXXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to 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 PCBCNL2AXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.