SWIFT/BIC code PCBCZAJJXXX
PCBCZAJJXXX belongs to China Construction Bank Corporation Johannesburg Branch in Sandton, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBCZAJJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBCZAJJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Construction Bank Corporation Johannesburg Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sandton |
| Country | South Africa |
How the China Construction Bank Corporation Johannesburg 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.
- ZA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JJ 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 is behind SWIFT code PCBCZAJJXXX?
PCBCZAJJXXX identifies the main office of China Construction Bank Corporation Johannesburg Branch in Sandton, South Africa. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at China Construction Bank Corporation Johannesburg Branch.
Are PCBCZAJJ and PCBCZAJJXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. PCBCZAJJ is the short version of PCBCZAJJXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to China Construction Bank Corporation Johannesburg Branch in Sandton.
Does China Construction Bank Corporation Johannesburg Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PCBCZAJJXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for China Construction Bank Corporation Johannesburg Branch in South Africa, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to China Construction Bank Corporation Johannesburg Branch?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter PCBCZAJJXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PCBCZAJJXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Construction Bank Corporation Johannesburg Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PCBCZAJJXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.